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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Repairing steering rack

This page covers repairing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 steering rack: the right track rod ball joint, marked "A", with its own installation position and ETKA part allocation.

Repairing steering rack

1 -  Right track rod ball joint
Marked with “A” → Anchor
Removing and installing → Chapter
Installation position → Anchor
Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
2 -  Nut
Counterhold on track rod ball joint with a spanner when loosening or tightening nut.
70 Nm
3 -  Clamp
4 -  Boot
Must not be twisted after toe setting has been adjusted.
Removing and installing → Chapter
5 -  Clamp
Renew
Tightening → Anchor
6 -  Track rod
Removing and installing → Chapter
100 Nm
7 -  Steering rack
Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
Removing and installing → Chapter
8 -  Left track rod ball joint
Marked with “B” → Anchor
Removing and installing → Chapter
Installation position → Anchor
Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
9 -  Nut
Counterhold on track rod ball joint with a spanner when loosening or tightening nut.
70 Nm
10 -  Spring-type clip
11 -  Boot
Removing and installing → Chapter
Check for damage
Must not be twisted after toe setting has been adjusted.
12 -  Clamp
Renew after removing
Secure new hose clip using locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack -VAS 6199-.
13 -  Track rod
If defective, renew together with track rod ball joint
Removing and installing → Chapter
100 Nm

    Questions & answers

    Repairing steering rack — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Can the Golf Mk7 steering rack be repaired?
    Only the boots and track rod ends can be renewed. The internal rack mechanism must not be opened — any internal fault requires full rack replacement.
    Removing and installing track rod ball joint
    Special tools and workshop equipment required     Ball joint puller -T10187-   ...

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