Hydraulic Power Steering Gear Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR, SERVICING .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

-- Install the tie rod with the Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw VAG1923 -2-. Counterhold at the power steering gear piston rod with an open end wrench -1-.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Tie Rod

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-- Replace the spring clamp -3- and the clamp -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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Clamping Sleeves, Installing:

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp Installation Dimension

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Make sure that dimension -A- of 5.7 mm maximum is observed. Dimension -A- must never be greater than 5.7 mm, otherwise there may be problems with the seal.

-- Insert a new clamping sleeve and tighten with the Locking Pliers VAS6199.

-- Align tie rod so that tie rod ball joint pints are in installation location.

-- Insert the tie rod into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .