Electromechanical steering mechanism 1. Clamp. Replace each time it is removed. Use the clamping pliers "VAG 1682 A" to tighten the clamping clamp. Opening and bending the new clamping clamp is prohibited; 2. Transverse tie rod. 100 Nm. Lubricate the joint with steering gear grease; 3. Electromechanical steering gear. Lubricate the toothed rack with consistent grease for steering gears. It should be noted that different types of grease are used on the right and left; 4. Tie rod end. Check for proper fit and absence of damage to the boot; 5. Nut. 80 Nm. When loosening or tightening, hold the tie rod end from turning; 6. Spring clamp. Replace each time it is removed. Installing the clamp clamp; 7. Corrugated boot. Check for damage. Replace each time it is removed. Before installing the corrugated boot socket, apply consistent grease for steering gears evenly around the perimeter inside. Before installing the corrugated boot socket on the steering gear housing, check for leaks. If the seal kit on the steering gear housing is damaged, the steering gear must be replaced. When setting the wheel alignment, twisting is not allowed. Ensure correct installation; 8. Clamp. Replace each time when removed. Use clamping pliers "VAG 1682 A" to tighten the clamp clamp; 9. Transverse tie rod. 100 Nm. Lubricate the joint with steering gear grease; 10. Tie rod end. Check for proper fit and absence of damage to the boot; 11. Lock nut. 80 Nm. When loosening or tightening, hold the tie rod end from turning; 12. Spring clamp. Replace each time it is removed. Installing the clamp clamp; 13. Bellows. Check for damage. Replace each time it is removed. Before installing the bellows seats, apply consistent grease for steering gears evenly around the perimeter inside. Before installing the bellows seat on the steering gear housing, check for leaks. If the seal kit on the steering gear housing is damaged, the steering gear must be replaced. When adjusting the wheel alignment, twisting is not allowed. Ensure correct installation
Note: Replace the self-locking nuts and screws. Welding and straightening work on parts of the steering gear is not allowed. For lubrication of the toothed rack (from the gear side) or grooves for balls (from the engine side) use only consistent grease for steering gears. It should be noted that different types of grease are used on the right and left. The tension of clamping clamps "1 and 8" is produced by different tightening torques.
Control size of the steering rod end
Apply steel ruler "2" to the end of the tie rod and push it to the edge "arrow" at the end of the tie rod end "1" until it stops. If the control dimension "a" = less than 188 mm, the tie rod with the end should be replaced.
Tighten the clamp: Install the pliers -VAG 1682 A-1- as shown in the figure.
In doing so, make sure that the jaws of the pliers fit tightly against the corners of the clamp's "arrow". Tighten the clamp by turning the lead screw with a torque wrench "2" (do not tilt the pliers).
Use a torque wrench with an adjustment range of 5...50 Nm (e.g "V.A.G 1331"). Monitor the ease of movement of the thread of the lead screws of the pliers "VAG 1682 A" "1". If necessary, apply MoS2 grease. If rotation is difficult, for example due to contamination of the thread, the required clamping force is not achieved at the specified tightening torque.
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