Track Rod Ends: Checking Clearance, Firm Seating And Boots - Volkswagen Touareg 2010 Maintenance Manual

– Check fluid level: The fluid level must be in area of MIN. mark‐
ing (up to 2 mm above or below marking).
Note
If fluid level is above specified range, fluid must be extracted.
♦
If fluid level is below above-mentioned area, hydraulic system
♦
must be checked for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient
just to top up with fluid.
If the hydraulic system is not leaking, top up with "G 004 000"
♦
fluid.
– Screw cap on hand tight.
Fluid at operating temperature (above approx. 50 °C)
– Engine OFF and bring front wheels to straight-ahead position.
– Remove reservoir cap with built-in dipstick -arrow-.
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.
– Screw filler cap on hand tight and unscrew again.
Caution
The cap must be fully screwed on in order to obtain an accurate
fluid level reading.
– Check fluid level: The fluid level must be between MIN. and
MAX. marking.
Note
If fluid level is above MAX. marking, fluid must be extracted.
♦
If fluid level is below MIN. marking, hydraulic system must be
♦
checked for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient just to
top up with fluid. If the hydraulic system is not leaking, top up
with "G 004 000" fluid.
– Screw cap on hand tight.
4.52 Track rod ends: checking clearance,
firm seating and boots
Carry out following procedure:
– Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehicle
raised (wheels hanging free).
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