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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - steering rack, right-hand drive

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Steering / Steering rack / Assembly overview - steering rack, right-hand drive

  Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:
Connect battery.
Switch on ignition.
Turn steering rack.
Turn steering column.
Not adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage.

Assembly overview - steering rack, right-hand drive

1 -  Wiring
2 -  Fastener
3 -  Steering rack
Removing and installing → Chapter
Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
With power steering control unit -J500-
Can be tested in “Guided fault finding” using → Vehicle diagnostic tester
4 -  Left wheel bearing housing
5 -  Nut
Renew after removing
20 Nm +90°
6 -  Subframe
7 -  Bolt
Renew after removing
70 Nm +90°
8 -  Right wheel bearing housing
9 -  Heat shield
Different versions possible depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
10 -  Bolt
Either qty. 3 or qty. 4 are fitted depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
8 Nm
Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive
  Caution The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack: Connect battery ...

Removing and installing steering rack, LHD vehicles, except for e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required Ball joint puller -T10187- Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- ...

Other materials:

Mobile telephone preparation, Bluetooth hands-free system
Bluetooth hands-free system is integrated in control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-. Connection to mobile telephone -R54- is established via Bluetooth. Aerial for Bluetooth -R152- is integrated into control un ...

Renewing trim elements, bonded trim elements
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-   Removal wedge -3409-   ...

Noises from shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of noises (rumbling, etc.) experienced by the customer. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle have shown that in approx. 70 % of these cases there is no case for complaint. The replacement was not justi ...

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