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System Diagram



6-cylinder gasoline engine, assembly overview





1 - Power-assist steering gear

2 - Extension hose
3 - Return hose
4 - Cap with dip stick

^ Check fluid level Power steering fluid level, checking

5 - Hex head bolt, 5 Nm
6 - Reservoir

^ Refill with hydraulic oil

7 - Rubber bushing
8 - Clamp

^ Tension using V.A.G 1275
^ Always replace

9 - Return hose

^ Between reservoir and cooling line

10 - Clamp

^ Tension using V.A.G 1275
^ Always replace

11 - Hex head bolt, 10 Nm
12 - Cooling line
13 - Cable tie
14 - Clamp

^ Tension using V.A.G 1275
^ Always replace

15 - Intake hose

^ Installed location

16 - Clamp

^ Tension using V.A.G 1275
^ Always replace

17 - Intake hose

^ Installed location

18 - Clamp

^ Tension using V.A.G 1275
^ Always replace

19 - Power steering pump

^ Fill with oil before installing

20 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

21 - Extension hose
22 - Sealing ring

^ Always replace

23 - Banjo bolt, 50 Nm
24 - Hex head bolt, 8 Nm
25 - Extension hose connection, 40 Nm