Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Pliers for clamps - V.A.G 1275-
• Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332-
• Tool insert 24 mm - V.A.G 1332/11-
• Locking pliers for steering box - VAS 6199-

Removing

Note

• If boot is defective, moisture and dirt will enter steering box. It should be possible to feel a film of lubricant on and around the teeth of the steering rack. Renew steering box if no film of lubricant is present.
• The steering box must be replaced.
• In the event of corrosion.
• In the event of damage.
• In the event of excessive wear
• In the event of soiling on the steering rack.

• Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
• Remove front wheel on affected side.
• Mark position of nut on track rod.
• Remove track rod ball joint .
• Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boot.

No dirt must be allowed to enter the steering box through a defective rubber boot during this operation.

• Open hose clips.
• Pull boot off steering box housing and track rod.

Note

• Renew complete steering box if there are signs of corrosion, damage, wear or dirt on the steering rack.
• The complete steering box must also be renewed if there is no visible lubricating film on the steering rack.

Installing

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

• Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
• Fit new hose clips and rubber boot onto track rod.
• Lightly grease sealing surface between boot and track rod with grease from repair kit.
• Push rubber boot -2- onto track rod -1- as shown in figure.
• Secure spring tyre clamps with pliers - V.A.G 1275- to the dustguard.
• Lightly grease sealing surface between boot and steering box housing with grease from repair kit.
• Push rubber boot onto steering box housing as far as it will go.

• Press on a new O-type clip with the locking pliers for steering box - VAS 6199- as shown in the illustration.
• Screw in track rod ball joint up to mark made during removal and install .
• Mount the front wheel and screw tight.
• Check wheel alignment.
• If both track rods have been exchanged, basic setting must be carried out for steering angle sender - G85- - Vehicle diagnostic tester.
• Then carry out basic setting of steering - Vehicle diagnostic tester.