Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Steering rack
| To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on
the steering rack it is important to work with the greatest
possible care and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good
condition. Also note the basic rules on safety when performing
repair procedures. |
| A number of general notes on the individual repair
procedures, which were otherwise repeated in the relevant
sections of the manual, are summarised here. They apply for this
particular workshop manual. |
| The design and function of the electromechanical power
steering is described in the self-study programme
→ No.317. |
| Thoroughly clean all unions and the adjacent areas before
disconnecting. |
| When installing the steering rack, make sure that dowel
sleeves between bracket and steering rack are seated correctly. |
| Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them to
prevent them from getting dirty. Use sheeting and paper for this
purpose. Use only lint-free cloths. |
| Fit only clean parts; remove new parts from their packaging
only immediately prior to fitting. |
| Use only the grease and sealants with specified part
numbers. |
| If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, carefully
cover or seal open components. |
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Gaskets and seals
| Always renew oil seals and seals. |
| After removing all seals, inspect the contact faces on
housings and shafts for burrs and damage and remove all which
are found. |
| Completely remove all residue from liquid sealants from the
sealing surfaces, making sure that no residual sealant gets into
the steering rack housing. |
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Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an addition ...
Loosen and tighten bolts and securing nuts for covers and
housings diagonally.
Avoid canting particularly sensitive parts such as comtrol
...
Other materials:
Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with LEDs
1 -
Bulb holder
For left reversing light bulb -M16-/right reversing light bulb
-M17-.
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Reversing light bulb
Left reversing light bulb -M16- ...
Rain sensor
Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain sensor ①
Fig. 90 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the rain sensor is activated, it automatically controls
the frequency of the wiper intervals, depending o ...
Checking radial and lateral runout of wheels and tyres, tolerances
Radial and lateral run-out occur when the wheel and tyre do
not run absolutely true.
For technical reasons, 100% true running is not possible.
Therefore, the manufacturers of these components allow a
precisely determined ...
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Checking shock absorbers when removed
Nuts and bolts