Power Steering Gear: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the steering gear from the left (a second technician is needed) until the connector can be connected.

Steering Gear with Separate Connector

-- Connect the connector -1- and secure it to the steering gear using a cable tie -2-, as illustrated.

If the steering gear was replaced, then the wiring harness connector must be adapted to the steering gear.

Steering Gear with Integrated Connector

-- Connect the connector -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Guide the steering gear to the right past the coolant hose which is located in the center of the engine compartment (a second technician is needed).

-- Position steering gear at plenum chamber (2nd mechanic needed).

Installing -

-- First install the bolts -1 and 3- by hand (a second technician is needed).

-- Then tighten the bolt -2- : 60 Nm + 90° turn.

-- Then tighten the bolt -1- : 90 Nm + 90° turn.

-- Then tighten the bolt -3- : 60 Nm + 90° turn.

-- Install the bracket -2- with the heating valves.

-- If equipped, install the dome brace -1-. Refer to TOWER BRACE .

-- Tighten the banjo bolt -2- with a bent open-end wrench, for example, Hazet 615. Note the installation position. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR OVERVIEW .

-- Tighten the banjo bolt -1 -. Note the installation position. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR OVERVIEW .

-- Insert the tie rod end into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

-- Install threaded connection -2- and tighten nut.

-- Install and fasten bolt -1-.

-- Remove the VAS6224 -2- from the steering gear.

Steering gear in sectional view:

1 -Screw plug: 23 Nm

2 -Remove the VAS6224

3 -Steering rack

4 -Steering gear housing

-- Seal the steering gear using the locking bolt -1-.

-- Remove the 3094 from the suction and return lines.

-- Coat the bulkhead boot contact surfaces with Universal Low-Temperature Grease.

-- Install the bulkhead boots -3- and seal -2- loosely onto the steering column.

-- Bring the steering wheel into the center position, then mount the universal joint with the bulkhead boot and seal onto the steering pinion.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- for the universal joint.

-- Mount the bulkhead boot -3- onto the drive gear and insert it into the plenum chamber bulkhead.

-- Install the seal -2- in the bulkhead boot -3-.

-- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .

-- Check power steering fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID, CHECKING .

-- Check the steering for leaks. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Install the trim -arrow- in the left and right wheel housings with an expansion rivet -1-.

-- Tighten the nut -2- to 2 Nm.

-- Install the cable guide in the wheel housing.

-- Install the steering gear heat shield -2-.

-- Tighten the bolt -4- and nuts -3- for the steering gear heat shield -2- to 2 Nm.

-- Install the engine cover and the coolant reservoir.

-- Install the noise insulation under the engine.

-- Install the front wheel housing liners. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Mount wheels and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING .

-- Place vehicle on wheels. Refer to POSITIONING VEHICLE ON HOIST AND WHEELS .

-- Install the driver side storage compartment. Refer to FRONT CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

-- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .

-- Check power steering fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID, CHECKING .

-- Check the steering for leaks. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .