If necessary, the "longer" tie rod end should be shortened (screw deeper into the tie rod). Clean the power steering mechanism and subframe in the area of the bellows. Open and remove the spring clamp "3" with hose clamp pliers "V.A.G 1921". Remove clamp "1" and remove bellows "2" outward from the power steering mechanism.
Loosen nut "1" of tie rod end pin "2" until it is flush with the pin thread.
When loosening, if necessary, hold from turning. To protect the thread, leave the nut on the pin screwed on for several turns. Press out the end of the transverse steering rod from the hub bearing housing using the ball joint puller "T40010 A". Then unscrew the nut.
Ensure that both arms of the puller lever are parallel to each other at the moment of maximum force application; correct the position if necessary. Unscrew the steering rod. At the same time, hold the piston rod of the power steering gear with a spanner "1". 2 "spanner" insert "V.A.G 1923".
Installation
Installation in reverse order. In this case, the following must be taken into account: replace the bellows after each disassembly. Before installing the bellows socket, apply steering gear grease evenly around the perimeter inside. Before installing the bellows 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. Screw on the steering rod using a spanner - insert "V.A.G 1923" "2". At the same time, hold the piston rod of the power steering gear with spanner "1". Replace the spring clamp "3" and the clamp clamp "1".
Installing the clamping clamp: Insert a new clamping clamp "1" and tighten it using the clamping pliers "VAG 1682 A", while setting the torque wrench to Nm.
Installation of the corrugated cover: Dimension "a" 2 mm. Preliminarily turn the transverse steering rod so that the trunnion of the rod end is in the installation position.
Install the tie rod into the hub bearing housing until it stops. Install the front wheel. The wheel alignment angles must be adjusted. The wheel alignment angle must be adjusted on a wheel alignment stand recommended by VW/Audi.