Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Notes
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm :VAG1331
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm :VAG1332
- Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm :VAG1332/7
- Puller - Ball Joint :T40010A
CAUTION:
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Steering gear
- Nuts - Tie rod
- Bolts - Stabilizer bar
NOTE:
Power steering gear is completely removed and installed with tie rods.
A removable heat shield mat was installed on the steering gear at start of production. Be sure to install this mat if installing the old steering gear again.
A removable heat shield mat on the steering gear was replaced by a bonded heat shield mat as a running change. It is therefore not necessary to take the mat from the old steering gear and installing on a new steering gear.
A replacement steering gear comes with the bonded heat shield mat.