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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive

Caution: never connect the battery, switch on the ignition, or turn the steering rack/column while the universal joint is separated from the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 steering rack.

  Caution
The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:
Connect battery.
Switch on ignition.
Turn steering rack.
Turn steering column.
Not adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage.

Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive

1 -  Fastener
2 -  Steering column
3 -  Bolt
Specified torque → Chapter „Assembly overview - steering column“
4 -  Steering rack
Removing and installing → Chapter
Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
With power steering control unit -J500-
Can be tested in “Guided fault finding” using → Vehicle diagnostic tester
5 -  Nut
Renew after removing
20 Nm +90°
6 -  Left wheel bearing housing
7 -  Bolt
Renew after removing
70 Nm +90°
8 -  Subframe
9 -  Right wheel bearing housing
10 -  Heat shield
Different versions possible depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
11 -  Bolt
Either qty. 3 or qty. 4 are fitted depending on engine version. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”
8 Nm
12 -  Wiring

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    Assembly overview - steering rack, left-hand drive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 LHD steering rack assembly show?
    Rack housing, pinion, track rods, boots, mounting clamps on subframe, and bolt torques.
    Steering rack
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