Track Rod Ends: Check Clearance, Security And Boots; Power Assisted Steering: Check Fluid Level - Volkswagen Amarok 2011 Service & Maintenance

Amarok 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2012
End adaptation.
– Confirm end of interval adaptation with the »Done« button.
– Exit "Guided functions".
– Switch off ignition and separate diagnosis connections.
5.46 Track rod ends: Check clearance, se‐
curity and boots
Perform the following jobs:
– With vehicle raised (wheels hanging free), check clearance by
moving track rods and wheels:
Clearance: Zero clearance
– Check mountings.
– Check that boots -arrow- are not damaged and are seated
correctly.
5.47 Power assisted steering: Check fluid
level
♦ Oil at operating temperature
♦ Fluid cold ⇒ page 144
5.47.1 Fluid cold
Test prerequisites
• Engine switched off
Perform the following jobs:
– Unscrew sealing cover -arrow- with built-in dipstick from tank.
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.
– Screw sealing cover on until finger tight and then unscrew
again. Following this, fluid level can be checked.
The oil level must be in the area of the "20°C" mark.
Note
If the fluid level is above the area specified, the excessive fluid
♦
must be extracted.
If the oil level is below the area specified, the hydraulic system
♦
must be checked for leaks (repair measure) and, if necessary,
topped up with hydraulic oil -G 002 000- .
– Screw sealing cover onto container until finger tight (1.5 +
0.5 Nm).
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5. Descriptions of work
⇒ page 145