Repairing Electromechanical Steering Box (2Nd And 3Rd Generations); Removing And Installing Boot - Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
12 Repairing electromechanical steer‐
ing box (2nd and 3rd generations)
At present, there is no provision for performing repairs on the
steering box (2nd and 3rd generations).
12.1

Removing and installing boot

Special tools and workshop
equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers -V.A.G
1275-
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G
1332-
♦ Tool insert 24 mm -V.A.G
1332/11-
♦ Locking pliers for Phaeton
steering box -VAS 6199-
Removing boot
Note
If boot is defective, moisture and dirt will enter steering box. There
must be a palpable film of grease in the area of the teeth on the
steering rack. If there is no film of grease, the steering box must
be renewed. The steering box must also be renewed if corrosion,
damage or wear to the steering rack is present.
– Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
– Remove wheel.
– Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boots.
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Rep. Gr.48 - Steering