2 General Repair Information
⇒ “2.1 Preliminary Information”, page 293
⇒ “2.2 Steering Gear”, page 293
⇒ “2.3 Seals and Gaskets”, page 293
⇒ “2.4 Bolts and Nuts”, page 294
⇒ “2.5 Electrical Components”, page 294
⇒ “2.6 Guided Fault Finding, OBD and Test Instruments”,
page 294
2.1 Preliminary Information
To perform a problem-free and successful steering gear repair,
extreme caution and cleanliness, as well as properly functioning
tools are an important requirement. The usual basic safety pre‐
cautions also, naturally apply when carrying out vehicle repairs.
A number of generally applicable instructions for individual repair
operations, which are otherwise mentioned at various points in
the Workshop Manual, are summarized here. They apply to this
repair manual.
Refer to Self Study Program The 2011 Jetta for a description of
the steering.
2.2 Steering Gear
♦ Thoroughly clean connecting points and their surrounding
areas before loosening.
♦ When installing steering gear, make sure centering sleeves
are correctly seated between console and steering gear.
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them so
that they do not get dirty. Use foil and paper. Only use lint-free
cloths.
♦ Install only clean parts: remove the replacement parts from
their packaging just before installing them.
♦ Use exclusively lubricants and sealants marked with part num‐
bers.
♦ Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair is not
performed immediately.
2.3 Seals and Gaskets
♦ Always replace the gaskets and seals.
♦ After removing seals, inspect contact surface on housings and
shafts for burrs and damage and repair if necessary.
♦ Remove all residual sealant of fluid seals from sealing surfa‐
ces, no sealant residue must enter the steering gear housing
when doing this.
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