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– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheel.
– Clean outside of steering gear in area of boot.
– Loosen nut of tie rod ball joint, but do not unscrew yet.
Caution
To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.
– Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing and
remove the nut.
1 - Puller - Ball Joint - T10187-
– Open the clamps and push back boot.
– Turn the steering as follows:
For the left tie rod, turn the steering to the left until stop
For the right tie rod, turn the steering to the right until stop
– Remove tie rod.
1 - Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw - VAG1923-
2 - Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
Note
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If corrosion, damage, wear-out or first signs of soiling on steer‐
ing rack can be seen, complete steering gear must be re‐
placed.
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If no grease film is visible on steering rack, steering gear must
also be replaced completely.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the
following:
Caution
Do not lubricate the steering rack.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 03.2016
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Rep. Gr.48 - Steering
