Removing steering box — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9J1, 9J2

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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 27.
3. Lift vehicle until the load on the front axle is relieved.
4. Undo 12-point drive shaft nut using 36 mm socket T10125.
5. Remove front wheels.

6. Mark installation positions of swivel joint bolts on wishbone.
7. Remove bolts (arrows).
8. Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out from wishbone.
9. Swivel suspension strut outwards and support e.g. with wooden block (1), at the same time pull out drive shaft from wheel bearing.
10. Secure drive shaft to body with wire.
11. Remove cover (2). To do this remove plastic nuts (1).
12. Unscrew bolt (1) from universal joint and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
13. Remove nut (1) from track rod.
14. Press track rod ball joint (2) off steering arm.
15. Remove steering box bolts (1) from subframe.
16. Fix subframe in position .
17. Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
18. Remove steering box to rear.

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