Removing and installing sealing boot: VW Touareg I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• Mark relative positions of upper and lower parts.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove steering column .
2. Clamp steering column in vice as shown in figure.
3. Mark relative positions of upper and lower parts.
4. Pull lower part off upper part with a strong jerk (direction of arrow).
5. Remove sealing boot from lower part.

6. Before assembling, check running surface of guide on lower part (arrow) for soiling and scoring.
7. Push sealing boot onto lower part with a slight twist as shown in figure.
8. Assemble steering column so that markings align and parts can be pushed together completely only with a jerk.
9. If steering column is properly assembled, lower part cannot be pulled from upper part with a normal degree of force.
10. Install steering column .

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