8 Distinguishing between steering box‐
es (1st and 2nd generations), Golf
At the start of production of the Golf 2004 ▸, the 1st generation
steering box was fitted. During the 2004 model year, this was re‐
placed with the 2nd generation steering box.
Vehicles fitted with a 1st generation steering box can be retrofitted
with a 2nd generation steering box ⇒ page 400 .
To identify the type of steering box while it is fitted, count the
number of screws on the steering pinion bearing cover.
– Raise vehicle.
– Turn steering in both directions to count the number of screws
-1-.
The 1st generation steering box has 4 bolts for the bearing cover
and the 2nd generation steering box has 2.
The figure shows a 1st generation steering box.
Continuation with 1st generation steering box ⇒ page 401 .
Continuation with 2nd generation steering box ⇒ page 406 .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
398 Rep. Gr.48 - Steering