Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing

CAUTION:

There Is a Risk of Destroying the Steering Gear If the Boot Is Faulty.

Moisture and Dirt Could Enter.

- Check the splines on the steering rack for a visible lubricating film.

- If the film of grease is missing, replace the steering gear.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.

-- Remove the nut from the tie rod.

-- Open the spring clamp -3- with the :VAG1921 and remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear.