Power steering gear, removing and installing: Installing

Use VAG1907 to removed center steering gear.

• Remove socket-head bolt -1- from steering gear.
• Move rack until centering position on rack (arrow) aligns with thread -2-.
• Hand-tighten VAG1907.
• Pay attention to bulkhead boot.
  NOTE:

  • Always replace damaged seals.
  • Check seal for proper seating!
Fig 1: Removing Socket-Head Bolt From Steering Gear
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• Position steering gear on plenum.
  NOTE: Make sure threads and contact surfaces of bolts are free of oil and grease.
• Install bolts -1- and -2-, but do not tighten. See Fig 2.
• Screw in bolt -3- and tighten.
• Tighten bolts -1- and -2-. See Fig 2.
• Screw on return hose and tighten banjo bolt (22 mm wrench) to 50 Nm.
• Screw on pressure hose and tighten banjo fitting (19 mm wrench) to 40 Nm.
• Release steering lock.
Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear
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• Center steering wheel, then install universal join on steering pinion.
• Install adjusting bolt (Torx T50) and tighten counterclockwise.
• Unbolt VAG1907 tool from steering gear.
  1. 1 - Socket head bolt
  2. 2 - Thread bore in steering gear
• Seal steering gear using hex socket bolt - 1-; Tighten to 13 Nm.
  Fig 3: Locating Socket Head Bolt And Thread Bore In Steering Gear

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• Tighten hex nut for adjusting bolt to 30 Nm.
• Install driver's side storage compartment.
• Install wheel housing cover.
• After completing installation of steering gear, remove 3094 hose clamps
• For the 2.7 BiTurbo, secure exhaust pipe, shielding panel and subframe.

  See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

  See Caution for connecting Telematics battery  in REMOVING .

• Install battery.
• Check fluid level. See POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING; STEERING SYSTEM, BLEEDING AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
• Bleed steering system. See STEERING SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
• Check steering system for proper seal. See STEERING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
• Check alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .