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Steering Gear And SUBFRAME Component Overview

CAUTION:

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:

  • Connect the battery.
  • Turn on the ignition.
  • Turning the steering gear.
  • Turning the steering column.

These points must be observed, because otherwise it can cause irreparable damage.

Fig 1: Steering Gear Assembly Overview, From My 2009
GWWN48-10270Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Universal Joint
  2. Bolt
    • 20 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed.
    • M8 x 35
  3. Steering Gear
    • With the power steering control module.
    • With the electromechanical power steering motor.
    • With steering torque sensor.
    • Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
    • Removing and installing, refer to STEERING GEAR .
      NOTE:

      Correct any faults stored in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory before replacing the steering gear, refer to the vehicle diagnostic tester.

  4. Wheel Bearing Housing
  5. Nut
    • Tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen 180° (1/2) turn and tighten to 100 Nm again.
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Self-locking
    • M12 x 1.5
  6. Subframe
  7. Bolt
    • 50 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
    • Always replace if removed.
    • M10 x 70
  8. Heat Shield
  9. TORX® Bolt
    • 6 Nm
    • Self-tapping
  10. Electrical Wire