Removing and installing steering stop limit, Crafter 4MOTION with Achleitner four-wheel drive — VW

Removing and installing steering stop limit, Crafter 4MOTION with Achleitner four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Ball joint puller
3287 A
Locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack
VAS 6199
Steering rack grease
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.
Adhesive sealant
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.
Removing
Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
Remove wheel.
Clean outside of steering rack in vicinity of boot
Maintenance
Booklet
10.2
.
Note
Dirt must be prevented from entering the steering rack.
Unscrew track rod ball joint
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.
Loosen spring-type clip on boot and push onto track rod.
Open clamp
arrow
and pull boot
1
off steering rack.
Remove track rod
Chapter
.
Note
If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling, renew the complete steering rack.
Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering rack must be renewed.
Remove damaged or loose steering stop limit.
Installing (left side):
Turn steering wheel to full right lock.
Clean any grease or oil from steering rack of power-assisted steering.
Slide steering stop limit
1
loosely onto shoulder
2
of steering rack of steering rack
3
.
Note
The steering stop limit
1
will be secured when left track rod is tightened.
Installing (right side):
Note
Observe manufacturer's instructions enclosed in the packaging and minimum curing period.
Turn steering wheel to full
“left”
lock.
Clean any grease or oil from steering rack of power-assisted steering.
Apply an adhesive bead of 2 to 3 mm thickness on the inside of the steering stop limit.
WARNING
Observe the safety data sheet for the
adhesive sealant
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.
Slide steering stop limit
1
onto steering rack
3
of steering rack until it is flush.
Spread
adhesive sealant
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2
.
Caution
Adhesive sealant
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is inflammable.
Adhesive sealant
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is harmful by inhalation.
Adhesive sealant
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is irritating to eyes and skin.
The minimum curing period is the period between bonding in the part and using the vehicle.
During the minimum curing period room and object temperature must be at least +18 °C.
Bonding surfaces may not be loaded until at least 24 hours after installation has elapsed.
WARNING
Vehicle is safe to use only after the curing period is completed.
Installation (both sides):
Install track rod
Chapter
.
Note
Before installation, steering rack must be coated with
steering rack grease
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.
Caution
No other type of grease may be used.
Turn steering to full lock on each side in succession.
Grease steering rack on toothed side using
steering rack grease
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.
Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
Note
Position spring-type clip onto boot.
Slide boot
1
onto track rod and steering rack. Secure boot with new clamp
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.
Install track rod ball joint
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.
Fit wheel.
Check wheel alignment
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.
Specified torques
Chapter
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Assembly overview - steering rack
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Chapter
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Assembly overview - steering rack, Crafter 4MOTION with Achleitner four-wheel drive
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Chapter
“
Repairing steering rack
”