Install Steering Gear

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Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Plate Installed Position

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Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- lock into the subframe -2-.

The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the console holes.

-- Connect the connectors -1- and -2- so that they audibly click into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Connectors

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NOTE:

Coat seal on steering gear with lubricant, for example soft soap, before installing steering gear.

After attaching steering gear to drive axle, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned to mounting plate without kinks and opening to foot well is sealed correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.

Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.

-- Position the steering gear onto the subframe.

-- Attach the bolts for the steering gear and the stabilizer bar.

Beetle Convertible Only

-- Install the subframe brace -1-. Refer to SUBFRAME BRACE .

-- Install the right and left underbody panels. Refer to Description and Operation .

Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Brace

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Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Clamp off the electrical connections to the steering gear.

-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

-- Bolt universal joint to steering gear.

-- Connect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CPRA, CBTA, CPKA, CPLA, CJAA, CBUA, CPPA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- Perform Steering Angle Sensor -G85- basic setting with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

It is necessary to adapt the electro-mechanical power steering with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if a new steering gear was installed.

-- Adapt the electro-mechanical power steering with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Chassis

Electromechanical power steering

01 - OBD-capable system

Electro-mechanical power steering

Functions

Adapting electro-mechanical steering

Follow the instructions on the screen.

After installation, position of steering wheel must be checked with a road test.

If steering wheel is at an angle or a new steering gear was installed, vehicle must be aligned.

-- Align vehicle. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .