Overview - Power Steering Pump, 8-Cylinder FSI, Without Dynamic Steering

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Power Steering Pump, Removing and Installing, 8-Cylinder FSI Engine, Vehicles without Dynamic Steering. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 8-CYLINDER FSI, WITHOUT DYNAMIC STEERING .

Power Steering Pump Assembly Overview

NOTE:

Always replace seals.

Do not reuse fluid you have drained.

Only use Hydraulic Fluid.

When replacing the power steering pump, replace its seal and O-ring. .

Only use recommended Grease to lubricate.

Fig 1: Power Steering Pump, Vehicles Without Dynamic Steering

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Power Steering Pump
- Fill with Hydraulic Fluid before installing
- Delivery pressure, checking. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP DELIVERY PRESSURE, CHECKING, 8-CYLINDER FSI .
- Removing and installing. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 8-CYLINDER FSI, WITHOUT DYNAMIC STEERING .
- Grease the power steering pump splines when installing.
- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .
- Check hydraulic fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .
- Steering System, checking for leaks. Refer to STEERING, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
Input Shaft
- Grease the splines on the input shaft and power steering pump all the way around.
- Grease the hole on the pump side and on the engine side or on the end of the shaft.
Seal
- Replacing. .
- Grease when installing.
Bolt
- Tightening specification for vehicles with a manual transmission. .
- Tightening specification for vehicles with an automatic transmission. .
- Transmission/engine/power steering pump bolt
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Seal
- Always replace if removed
Union Nut
- 38 Nm
Pressure Line
CAUTION:
- Insert the pressure line completely when installing.
- Note the installation position: the angle between the line connection and the power steering pump axle must be approximately 60°.
Intake Hose
- The "P" marking on the evacuation hose -arrow- must align with the formed seam -arrow- on the power steering pump.
Clamp
- Tension using Hose Clip Pliers VAG1275A
- Always replace if removed