Removing and installing vane pump, V6 petrol engine: VW Phaeton

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

• Opens: brake fluid, power steering fluid
• Special tools named: 3094

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• Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Please note the following points during all assembly work, in particular in the engine compartment, due to the narrow installation conditions:Route lines of all kinds (for example for fuel, hydraulic fluid, activated charcoal filter system, coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical cables so that the original line/cable routing is re-established.Make sure there is adequate clearance from all moving or hot components. — Remove front noise insulation 50Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
3. Screw M8 x 50 bolt into threaded bore (A) of tensioning roller until poly V-belt tension has been released.
4. Remove poly V-belt pulley from vane pump.
5. Remove poly V-belt.

6. Clamp off suction hose with hose clamp, up to Ø 25 mm(3094).
7. Remove banjo bolt.
8. Seal pressure line using plastic bag or suitable alternative.
9. Open spring-type clip and pull suction hose off vane pump.
10. Unbolt vane pump and remove it.
11. Fill vane pump with hydraulic fluid.
12. Fill vane pump with fluid though suction connecting piece.
13. Turn hub by hand until fluid exits from pressure side.
14. Install power steering pump.
15. Bleed steering system .
16. Check hydraulic fluid level .
17. Check steering system for leaks .

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