Steering Gear, Generation 1 And 2, Through My 2008: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331
Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Ball Joint Puller 3287 A

Removing

NOTE:

The generation 2 steering gear is no longer available as a replacement part.

Install a generation 3 steering gear if replacing a steering gear.

In addition to this, the electrical wiring set from the E-box to the steering gear must be changed. It will be included with the new steering gear.

The electrical wiring set is delivered complete together with the wiring for the service interval display.

If the vehicle does not have a service interval display, then the 3-pin connector, not being used, must be sealed off with a flat terminal housing with contact seal 1J0 973 803.

-- Disconnect battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation

-- Remove foot well trim, to do so remove nuts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Footwell Trim Nuts

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the universal joint -2- from the steering gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Steering Gear Universal Joint

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-- Remove the front wheels.

-- Loosen the tie rod nut, but do not remove yet.

CAUTION:

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Press tie rod end off of wheel bearing housing using 3287 A.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Pressed Off From Wheel Bearing Housing With Ball Joint Puller 3287A

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-- Remove lower noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove pendulum support from transmission, to do so remove bolts -14-.

Fig 4: Locating Pins T10096 Installation Position

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-- Remove bracket for exhaust system from the subframe.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- from heat shield.

Fig 5: Locating Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Remove heat shield from subframe.

-- Now remove bolts -3, 6, 11 and 16- for the steering gear and stabilizer bar.

Fig 6: Locating Pins T10096 Installation Position

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-- Locate the subframe and brackets. Refer to SUBFRAME AND BRACKETS, SECURING

-- Place the V.A.G 1383 A under the subframe.

Fig 7: Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A Placed Below Subframe

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-- Place a block of wood -1-, for example, between V.A.G 1383 A and the subframe.

-- Loosen bolts -4 and 5- and lower subframe with brackets slightly. Observe electrical wires when doing this.

Fig 8: Locating Pins T10096 Installation Position

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-- Remove heat shield -1- above exhaust system.

Fig 9: Heat Shield And Bolts Above Steering Gear

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-- Remove bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove cable guide from subframe -arrow-.

Fig 10: Cable Guide At Subframe

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-- Unclip all other cable mounting points on steering gear.

-- Disconnect all electrical connections from steering gear.

-- Lower the subframe with the V.A.G 1383 A until the steering gear can be removed.

-- Set down steering gear as depicted in the illustration.

Fig 11: Identifying Steering Gear And Control Module

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This prevents damage to the control module -1-.