Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Use the steering wheel locking device -2- to lock the steering wheel -1- when the wheels are in straight-ahead position.
-- Remove the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- from the tie rod end joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.
There is a risk of injury from falling components.
- When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 for example underneath to secure.
There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.
- Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.
-- Press off the tie rod with the Ball Joint Splitter:VAS 251 805 from the wheel bearing housing.
-- Then remove the nut. Use a 6 mm inner hex socket to counterhold at the joint pin if necessary.
-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolt -2-.
-- Remove the universal joint -1- for the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear -3-.
-- Lower the subframe crossbrace and do not press the guide link joint pin away from the conical seat while doing this. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There is a risk of damaging the suspension components.
- If the assembly mounts, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
- The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).
-- Release the safety catch and push the retainer down to disconnect the connectors -3 and 4- from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.
-- Free up the wiring duct -2- for the wires on the steering gear -1-.
There is an accident risk due to the weight of the steering gear.
- A second technician is required to remove the steering gear.
Risk of damaging the boot.
- The steering gear must not contact the boots during removal.
-- Remove the Locating Pin:T40334 and remove the steering gear.