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Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin. – Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller -3287 A- and now remove nut. – Loosen spring-type clamp (item -1- in figure N44-10005 ⇒ page 409 ) on rubber boot using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275- and push onto track rod. – Remove hose clip and pull boot from steering box housing. – Unscrew track rod from steering rack using open jaw insert, 38 mm -V.A.G 1923- . Note ♦ If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling, renew the complete steering box. ♦ Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering box must be renewed. Installing track rod Caution Do not grease steering rack. – Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. 12. Repairing electromechanical steering box (2nd and 3rd generations) 409
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