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    STEERING GEAR - MANUAL

    Article Text
    1989 Volkswagen Golf
    For Volkswagen Technical Site
    Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
    Tuesday, August 24, 1999 12:04AM

    ARTICLE BEGINNING

    1989-90 STEERING
    Volkswagen - Manual Rack & Pinion

    Cabriolet, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI

    DESCRIPTION

    Steering gear is a rack and pinion type. Tie rods connect


    steering knuckles to ends of rack. Racks are mounted with "U" bolts
    and rubber bushings.

    RACK & TIE RODS ADJUSTMENT

    1) Center rack in housing so rack protrudes an equal amount


    from each end of rack housing.
    2) If replacing the non-adjustable left tie rod with an
    adjustable type, adjust tie rod length "D" to 14.92" (379 mm). Screw
    tie rods onto rack.
    3) Adjust to specified dimensions without moving rack from
    center position. Dimensions "B" and "C" should be 2.77" (70.5 mm) for
    all models.
    4) When measurements are correct, secure tie rods with lock
    nuts. Install rubber boots. See Fig. 1.

    Fig. 1: Installation Adjustment Of Tie Rods On Rack


    Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

    REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

    STEERING DRIVE

    Loosen pinion shaft adjusting screw lock nut. Turn adjusting


    bolt until it just contacts thrust washer. Tighten lock nut. Test
    drive vehicle. Readjust if steering is too heavy or too loose.

    STEERING GEAR

    Removal
    STEERING GEAR - MANUAL
    Article Text (p. 2)
    1989 Volkswagen Golf
    For Volkswagen Technical Site
    Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
    Tuesday, August 24, 1999 12:04AM

    1) Disconnect shift linkage bearing plate from steering gear


    housing. Loosen lower "U" joint pinch bolt. Separate steering shaft
    with lower "U" joint from pinion.
    2) Remove tie rod end cotter pins and castle nuts. Using a
    tie rod end puller, separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
    Remove steering gear clamp bolts. Remove steering gear with tie rods
    attached.

    Installation
    1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Correctly align and
    insert pinion shaft with steering shaft lower "U" joint before
    tightening steering gear clamp bolts.
    2) Connect tie rod outer ends to steering knuckles. Tighten
    upper and lower universal joint pinch bolts. Connect and adjust shift
    linkage bearing plate to housing.

    STEERING GEAR OVERHAUL

    Overhaul procedures for steering gear are not available from


    manufacturer. Replace as an assembly if damaged or worn.

    Fig. 2: Exploded View Of Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Assembly


    Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE


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    Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

    Gear Box Housing-to-Frame Nuts ................... 22 (30)


    Tie Rod End Lock Nuts ............................ 37 (50)
    Tie Rod End Castle Nuts .......................... 26 (35)
    Tie Rod-to-Rack .................................. 52 (70)
    "U" Joint-to-Pinion Shaft Clamp Bolts ............ 22 (30)
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    END OF ARTICLE

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