Installing steering box — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9J1, 9J2

📋 Procedure

1. Tighten subframe .
2. Remove any locking fluid residue from the teeth/splines on the drive shaft/wheel hub and from the thread of the drive shaft.
3. Apply locking fluid D 185 400 A2 to the teeth/splines (1) (bead diameter 2 mm) and the thread (2) (all around) as shown in the picture.
4. Fit drive shaft into wheel bearing.
5. Secure swivel joint to wishbone (bolts on old marks).

6. Bolt steering box to subframe.
7. Bolt track rod to steering arm.
8. Install wheels and tighten .
9. Tighten 12-point nut using 36 mm socket T10125.
10. Fit universal joint onto steering box pinion.
11. Insert hexagon bolt through lower part and tighten.
12. Fit cover (2) and screw on plastic nuts (1).
13. Encode radio 91.
14. Connect earth strap of battery 27.
15. Check toe adjustment .

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