Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Fastening elements of the heat shield
- 1 - heat shield,
- 2 - nut,
- 3 - screw
Steering tie rod housing fastening elements
- 1 - plastic nut,
- 2 - clamp
Upper mount components of the steering knuckle
[The information is available on the website VWMANUAL]
- 1 - nut,
- 2 - upper wishbones,
- 3, 4 - steering rod mount
The front wheel alignment is adjusted by changing the length of the steering rod ends in the threaded connection. The steering rod ends must not have any play. If the protective covers are damaged, they must be replaced immediately. The steering rod ends can be replaced without removing the steering gear.
Removal
1. On five-valve engines, remove the air cleaner with the air intake pipe.
2. On four-cylinder engines, loosen the nut and screw and remove the heat shield, see Fig. Heat shield fastening elements.
3. Loosen the front wheel mounting bolts, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels.
4. Unscrew the plastic nut (1), then, using a thin screwdriver blade, remove the two clamps (2) and remove the steering rod cover, see Fig. Steering rod cover fastening elements.
5. Loosen the clamps securing the steering gear protective boot.
6. Loosen the bolts (3 and 4) (see Fig. Upper mount elements of the steering knuckle), securing the tie rod end and move the tie rod down.
7. Move the steering gear protective boot onto the steering rod and, using the special tool VAG 1923, unscrew the steering rod.
8. Remove the tie rod from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Check the condition and, if necessary, replace the tie rod or tie rod joint.
2. If necessary, unscrew the steering tip from the steering rod, counting the number of turns when unscrewing. Screw the new steering tip into the steering rod by the same number of turns.
3. When installing a new steering rod, measure and, if necessary, adjust the length of the rod, while its length should be equal to the length of the removed steering rod.
4. Tighten the steering rod lock nut (B) to a torque of 40 Nm, while holding the steering rod from turning by the hexagon (A).
5. Place the steering rod in place and bolt it to the steering gear.
6. Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle and tighten the bolt (3) (see Fig. Upper mount elements of the steering knuckle) torque of 7 Nm. Screw on a new self-locking nut (4) and tighten it to a torque of 45 Nm.
7. Install the steering gear protective cover in place and secure it with clamps.
8. Apply a thin layer of grease to the flange that centers the wheel disc. Install the wheel and secure it with bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bolts to 120 Nm.
10. On five-valve engines, install the air filter and air intake pipe.
11. On four-cylinder engines, reinstall and bolt on the heat shield.
12. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles.
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