Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Servotronic, assembly overview: Notes
The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Power steering gear with tie rods
- Assembly Overview, see POWER STEERING GEAR, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
- Connector for servotronic
- Relay carrier, 13-pin
- Located under trim in driver's footwell
See appropriate System Wiring Diagrams article.
- Relay for servotronic control module - J236- (position 13)
- Checking voltage supply, see SERVOTRONIC, CHECKING VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- Checking speed signal, see SPEED SIGNAL, CHECKING
- Located under trim in driver's footwell
- Socket-head bolt, 3 Nm
- 2.5 mm
NOTE: Do not open Torx bolts! - Servotronic solenoid valve - N119-
- Steering gear must be removed to replace servotronic valve.
- Checking, see SERVOTRONIC VALVE, CHECKING
NOTE: DO NOT open Torx bolts! - Seal
- Always replace
- Seal
- Always replace
- Sieve
- Always replace
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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