Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber
-- Activate the vehicle lift mode and place the vehicle on the lifting platform. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .
Continuation for Both Vehicles
-- Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
-- Remove the wheel.
-- Clean outside of steering gear in area of the boot.
While Doing This, No Dirt Must Enter the Steering Gear Through the Faulty Boot.
-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Open clamps -arrows-.
-- Remove the boot from the steering gear and the tie rod.