Removing and installing steering rack, 3rd generation, RHD vehicles, as of model year 2009 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
• If parking aid 2 is fitted in the vehicle, the power steering control unit J500 must be recoded .

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery 27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Remove footwell trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing footwell trim.
3. Unscrew nut (1).
4. Pull out pin (2) and remove entire clip.
5. Push up footwell trim (3) in (direction of arrow) and remove.

6. Remove bolt (1) for universal joint and pull universal joint (2) off steering rack.
7. Loosen wheel bolts.
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Remove front wheels.
10. Remove lower noise insulation 50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
11. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
12. ⚠ Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin. — Push track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing and remove nut.
13. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
14. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (14).
15. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from heat shield.
16. Remove heat shield from subframe.
17. Remove bolts (5) and (6) for steering rack.
18. Fix position of subframe .
19. Separate connector for extended service intervals on oil sump.
20. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A(1) or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 under subframe.
21. Remove bolts (9) and (10) and lower subframe with bracket slightly. Observe electrical wiring.
22. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove heat shield (1) above steering rack.
23. Remove cable guide from subframe (arrow).
24. Unclip all remaining cable clips on steering rack.
25. Separate connectors from steering rack.
26. Carefully lower subframe using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
27. Lift off steering rack from subframe and remove to right.
28. Position steering rack as shown in diagram. [Note: Coat seal on steering rack with suitable lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before installing steering rack.After fitting the steering rack to the universal joint, make sure that the seal is not kinked when lying against the assembly plate and that the opening to the footwell is correctly sealed. Otherwise, this can result in water leaks and/or noise.Ensure sealing surfaces are clean.]
29. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 using .
30. Check wheel alignment .
31. Perform basic settings for power steering control unit J500 using . [Note: If parking aid 2 is fitted in the vehicle, the power steering control unit J500 must be recoded .]

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