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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (STEERING (A3 PLATFORM))POWER STEERING, SERVICINGPOWER STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGREMOVING
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Power steering gear, removing and installing: Removing

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Removing
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  • Separate tie rod ends from steering arms.
    1. A - Ball joint separator (commercial type) e.g. Kukko 128/2
    • Fig 1: Separating Tie Rod Ends From Steering Arms
    G03363184Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Remove universal joint shaft bolts (arrows).
    Fig 2: Removing Universal Joint Shaft Bolts
    G03363185Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Using oil extractor, remove and discard hydraulic oil from reservoir.
    • Use suction device, e.g. Fluid Evacuators Co. Model EX-1, or equivalent
    • If no oil extractor is available, remove suction hose at power steering pump and drain oil
  • Support engine/transmission assembly using engine support bridge 10-222A and bracket 10-222A/1.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine/Transmission Assembly Using Engine Support Bridge
    G03363186Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Remove steering gear boot from its seat on steering gear.
  • Remove subframe bolts.
  • Lower engine/transmission assembly.

    Two halves of universal joint will pull apart

  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from steering gear and seal with plastic bags and tape.
  • Seal threaded holes on steering gear with plastic plugs.

    Alternatively use plug, Part No. 113 301 229 A, banjo - bolt, Part No. N 904 674 01 and several 16 mm sealing washers

  • Remove steering gear retaining nuts (bolts remain in subframe).
  • Remove steering gear rearward.
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