Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing
CAUTION:
There is a risk of destroying the steering gear from moisture and dirt getting inside when the boot is faulty.
- There must be a visible film of grease present on the steering rack near the splines. If the film of grease is missing, replace the steering gear.
- Dirt must not enter through the faulty boot or get into the open steering gear when cleaning the steering gear and surrounding components, when removing the steering gear components or when greasing the steering gear.
NOTE:
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.
-- Remove the nut from the tie rod.
-- Open the spring clamp -3- with the :VAG1921 and remove it.
-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear.