Replacing the steering rod on the steering gear installed on the vehicle (VW Golf 2)

When replacing the left steering rod, the length of the new rod should be set similarly to the length of the old, non-adjustable rod. To do this, measure the distance between the middle of the rod end pin (installed vertically) and the end of the inner hinge at the other end of the rod. This distance should be 379.0 mm (manual transmission) or 381.0 mm (automatic transmission). It can be installed by rotating the outer joint tips of the steering rod after loosening the tip lock nut.

The tie rod is replaced in the same way as with the steering gear removed. Wheel alignment is set only with the right tie rod. When replacing the right steering tie rod (which can be adjusted) you need to set the steering rack to the middle position and measure the distance between the end of the inner ball joint and the rack housing. Unscrew the old steering rod. Adjust the length of the new rod, screw the new rod into the rack, maintaining the previously measured size of the removed rod. The tightening torque of the lock nut is 50 Nm. Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.