Removing and installing steering rack, left-hand drive (3rd generation), model year 2009 to model year 2010 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

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• Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
• Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery. 27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Remove footwell trim by removing nuts (arrows).
3. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
4. ⚠ If the universal joint has been disconnected from the steering rack, make sure NOT to:Switch on the ignition;Turn the steering rack;Turn the steering column.It is essential to comply with these points, otherwise irreparable damage may be the result. — Remove front wheels.
5. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.

6. ⚠ Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin. — Push track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing and remove nut.
7. Remove lower noise insulation 50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
8. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (14).
9. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
10. Remove bolts (arrows) from heat shield.
11. Remove heat shield from subframe.
12. Remove bolts (5) and (6) for steering rack.
13. Remove bolts (7) and (8) for anti-roll bar.
14. Fix position of subframe and brackets.
15. Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A(1) under subframe
16. Remove bolts (9) and (10) and lower subframe with bracket slightly. Observe electrical wiring.
17. Remove heat shield (1) over steering rack.
18. Remove bolts (arrows).
19. Remove cable guide from subframe (arrow).
20. Unclip all remaining cable clips on steering rack.
21. Disconnect all electrical connections on steering rack.
22. Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A far enough that the steering rack can be removed.
23. Set steering rack down as illustrated. [Note: Coat seal on steering rack with suitable lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before installing steering rack.After fitting the steering rack to the jointed shaft, ensure 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.]
24. Connect electrical connections to steering rack.
25. Install lower noise insulation. 50Assembly overview - noise insulation. [Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.]
26. Bolt universal joint to steering rack.
27. Connect battery. 27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
28. Carry out basic setting for G85-Geber für Lenkwinkel using .
29. Check wheel alignment .
30. Perform basic setting for power steering control unit J500 using .

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