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Power Steering System Assembly Overview






Power Steering System Assembly Overview





1 - Power-assisted steering gear

2 - Pressurized line

Note the installation position

3 - Union nut

40 Nm

4 - Return line

5 - Clamp

Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Always replace

6 - Bolt

9 Nm

7 - Cap with dip stick

Check fluid level, refer to => [ Power Steering, Checking Fluid Level ] Testing and Inspection

8 - Reservoir

Refilling with hydraulic oil.

9 - Rubber bushing

10 - Spring clamp

Clamp using the spring clamp pliers

11 - Intake hose

Note location on reservoir, refer to => [ Suction Hose, Location on Fluid Reservoir ] Suction Hose, Location on Fluid Reservoir

12 - Return hose

The check valve is located in the return hose - arrow -. It must not be damaged by the hose clamps.

13 - Rubber bushing

14 - Nut

8 Nm

15 - Oil cooler

Depending on the engine, a cooling line may be installed instead of the oil cooler

16 - Bolt

10 Nm

17 - Suction line

18 - Union nut

40 Nm

19 - Power steering pump

Fill with fluid before installation

Checking delivery pressure, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, Checking ] Power Steering Pump Delivery Pressure, Checking

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Power Steering Pump ] Power Steering Pump

20 - Heat shield

installed depending on the engine version

21 - Seal

Always replace

22 - Banjo bolt

50 Nm

Always replace

23 - Pressurized line

24 - Pressurized line

Note the installation position

Markings must align