Removing power steering box — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• Mark installation positions of swivel joint bolts on wishbone.

📋 Procedure

1. First check if radio is a coded unit. If it is, ask for anti-theft security code.
2. Disconnect earth strap of battery with ignition switched off (repair group 27).
3. Remove battery and battery tray (repair group 27).
4. Lift vehicle until the load on the front axle is relieved.
5. Undo 12-point drive shaft nut using 36 mm socket T10125.

6. Remove wheel.
7. Mark installation positions of swivel joint bolts on wishbone.
8. Remove bolts (arrows).
9. Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out from wishbone.
10. Swivel suspension strut outwards and support e.g. with wooden block (1), at the same time pull out drive shaft from wheel bearing.
11. Secure drive shaft to body with wire.
12. Unscrew cap (1) from engine pump unit (2).
13. Draw off as much hydraulic fluid as possible from engine pump unit using a suction bottle.
14. Remove cover (2) - to do this remove plastic nuts (1).
15. Unscrew bolt (1) from universal joint and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
16. Remove front wheels.
17. Remove nut (1) from track rod.
18. Press track rod ball joint (2) off steering arm.
19. Unscrew hexagon nut (1) on both sides from coupling rod.
20. Pull out coupling rods (3) from anti-roll bar (2).
21. Remove bolt (arrow).
22. Pull out power assisted steering sensor G250(1) from steering box.
23. Unscrew banjo bolt (1) (19 mm AF) for pressure line from steering box.
24. Unscrew retaining screw (2) (17 mm AF) for return hose from steering box.
25. Close off lines with a plastic bag and adhesive tape.
26. Seal power assisted steering box threaded holes with plastic sealing plugs.
27. Remove steering box bolts (1) from subframe.
28. Fix subframe in position (see the separate procedure).
29. Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A.
30. Take power assisted steering box out to rear.

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