Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 84

 

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Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 84

 

 

Appraisal of accident vehicles

A checklist for evaluating running gear of accident vehicles can

be found under 

⇒ page 1

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1. Appraisal of accident vehicles    

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To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on the

steering box it is important to work with the greatest possible care

and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good condition. Also

note the basic rules on safety when performing repair procedures.
A number of general notes on the individual repair procedures,

which were otherwise repeated in the relevant sections of the

manual, are summarised here. They apply for this particular work‐

shop manual.
For a description of the design and function of the steering as‐

sembly, see ⇒ Self-study programme  No.  317 ; The electrome‐

chanical power-assisted steering with double pinion .

2.1

Steering box

♦ Thoroughly clean all unions and the adjacent areas before

disconnecting.

♦ When installing the steering box, make sure that dowel

sleeves between bracket and steering box are seated correct‐

ly.

♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them to

prevent them from getting dirty. Use sheeting and paper for

this purpose. Use only lint-free cloths.

♦ Fit only clean parts; remove new parts from their packaging

only immediately prior to fitting.

♦ Use only the grease and sealants with specified part numbers.
♦ If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, carefully cover or

seal open components.

♦ Two different types of steering boxes were fitted in model year

2004. Notes on identification 

⇒ page 398

 .

♦ From model year 2009, a new, 3rd generation, steering box is

being used. Notes on differentiating between 2nd and 3rd

generations 

⇒ page 399

 .

2.2

Gaskets and seals

♦ Always renew gaskets and seals.
♦ After removing all seals, inspect the contact faces on housings

and shafts for burrs and damage and remove all which are

found.

♦ Completely remove all residue from liquid sealants from the

sealing surfaces, making sure that no residual sealant gets

into the steering box housing.

2.3

Nuts and bolts

♦ Loosen and tighten bolts and nuts securing covers and hous‐

ings diagonally.

♦ Avoid canting sensitive parts such as servo motor with control

unit. Loosen and tighten them diagonally in stages.

♦ Specified torques given are for unlubricated nuts, bolts and

screws.

♦ Always renew self-locking nuts and bolts.

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     Rep. Gr.48 - Steering

 

At some point, you have probably received an electric shock when

touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic charge

accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause mal‐

functions if you touch the electric steering box components.
– Before working on electrical components, touch an earthed

object, such as a water pipe or a lifting platform. Do not touch

the contact pins of the electrical connectors with bare hands.

2.5

Guided fault-finding, vehicle self-diag‐

nosis and test instruments

♦ Before performing repair work on the electromechanical steer‐

ing box, determine the cause of damage as precisely as

possible using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information

system -VAS 5051- in “guided fault finding”, “vehicle self-di‐

agnosis” and “test instruments” operating modes.

2. General repair instructions    

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3.1

Removing and installing steering wheel

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Removing
– Remove driver side airbag unit ⇒  Rep. Gr.  69 ; Airbag; Re‐

moving and installing driver side airbag unit .

– Separate connections -1 and 2- for coil connector.

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     Rep. Gr.48 - Steering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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