Power Steering Pump, Removing And Installing, 6-Cylinder FSI, With Dynamic Steering: Installing

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

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - POWER STEERING PUMP, 6-CYLINDER FSI, WITH DYNAMIC STEERING .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR POWER UNIT .

NOTE:

Replace seals and sealing rings.

Before installing the new power steering pump on the intake side, fill the Hydraulic Oil and install it by hand until oil drains out on the high pressure side.

Secure all hose connections with new hose clamps.

-- Insert the power steering pump with the bracket.

-- Position the bracket -2- using the bolt -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR POWER UNIT .

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump Connector

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-- Connect the connector -3-.

-- Note the installed dimension of the clamp. The dimension -a- must be 4 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Intake Hose Installation Dimension

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-- Before installing the power steering pump, connect the intake hose -1- and align the marking -5- on the power steering pump with the "P" marking -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Hose

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-- Secure the evacuation hose -1- with the new clamp -2-.

-- Secure the wiring harness on the supports using a new cable tie -4-.

NOTE:

The clamp -2- cannot be tightened using the Hose Clip Pliers VAG1275A when the power steering pump is installed due to restricted space.

-- Attach the bracket -3- and tighten the bolts -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bracket & Bolts

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The sleeve -2- is driven back slightly.

-- Turn the hub by hand until oil runs out of the pressure side.

-- Insert the power steering pump in the bracket.

-- First install the bolts -1- loosely.

Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts

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-- Then install the rear bolt -2- loosely.

-- Tighten the bolts -1- and -2-.

-- Push the pressure line all the way into the power steering pump and then install the union nut -1-.

Fig 6: Locating Union Nut & Connector

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-- Connect the connector -2-.

-- If the pressure line is also attached to the A/C compressor, then tighten the bolt -C- for the bracket -D-.

Fig 7: Identifying A/C Compressor & Bolts

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-- Clean oiled places in engine compartment.

-- Align the marking -arrow- made on the belt pulley to the marking made on the hub.

Fig 8: Identifying Belt Pulley To Hub Marking

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-- Tighten the belt pulley bolts -arrows-. Refer to OVERVIEW - RIBBED BELT DRIVE .

Fig 9: Identifying Pulley Bolts

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-- Install the ribbed belt and then check ribbed belt alignment. Refer to OVERVIEW - RIBBED BELT DRIVE .

Fig 10: Placing Ribbed Belt Over Belt Pulley

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NOTE:

When installing ribbed belt, ensure it is correctly seated in ribbed belt pulley.

Generator
Idler pulley
Coolant pump
Power Steering Pump
A/C Compressor
Tensioner pulley
Crankshaft

-- Check power steering fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .

-- Check the steering for leaks. Refer to STEERING, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .