Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using tape so that it does not turn unintentionally -arrow-.

Fig 1: Taping Steering Wheel

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NOTE:

Use adhesive tape, which can be removed without leaving any adhesive residue.

Be careful not to turn the steering wheel during the repair because the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- can become damaged.

-- 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.

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the :VAS6931 to secure.

CAUTION:

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.

-- Remove the tie rod end with the :VAS251805 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-.

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-- 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 .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the suspension components.

If the subframe mount, 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-.

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-- Free up the wiring duct -2- for the wires on the steering gear -1-.

WARNING:

There is an accident risk due to the weight of the steering gear.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the boot.

-- Remove the :T40334 and remove the steering gear.