Steering Gear, Servicing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear, Servicing

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Right Tie Rod End
- Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
Nut
- 70 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
Spring Clamp
Boot
- Removing and installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Check for damage
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
Clamp
- Always replace if removed
- Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199
Tie Rod
- 100 Nm
- If faulty, replace with tie rod end
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Steering Gear Housing
Left Tie Rod End
- Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
Nut
- 70 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
Spring Clamp
Boot
- Removing and installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Check for damage
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
Clamp
- Always replace if removed
- Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199
Tie Rod
- 100 Nm
- If faulty, replace with tie rod end
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .