Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 578

It must be possible to move selector lever out of P position.

If this is not possible, the ignition key removal lock cable 
must be adjusted. 

 
 

 Repair Manual, Automatic Transmission, Repair Group 

37, Locking cable, removing and installing 

It must only be possible to remove the ignition key when 
selector lever is in P position!

When ignition key is in position "Ignition off" it must not be 
possible to move selector lever out of P position! 

Steering column

48 - 5

 

Power steering, servicing 

Power steering gear, removing and 
installing

 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items 
required 

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Hose clamps 3094  

 

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Torque wrench V.A.G1331  

 

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Torque wrench V.A.G1332  

 

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 
1383 A with universal transmission 
mount V.A.G1359/2  

 

The following special tools are necessary for R32

Power steering, servicing

  

  

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

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Assembly tool 3293  

 

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Installing tool 40 - 503  

 

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Ball joint puller T10239  

 

Instructions when working on the power steering gear

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Absolute cleanliness is required when working on the 
power steering system.  

 

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Thoroughly clean connections and immediate vicinity 
before loosening.  

 

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Place parts on a clean surface and cover if not re-
installing immediately.  

 

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Do not use fluffy cloths.  

 

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Remove replacement parts from packaging 
immediately prior to installation.  

 

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Only use genuine packed parts.  

 

Removing

 

Power steering, servicing

  

  

  

- Remove plastic screws - 1 - . 

- Remove cover - A - . 

- Remove joint bolt - 1 - from steering shaft joint and 
remove universal joint steering gear in direction of  - arrow - 
. 

- Clamp hose from reservoir using hose clamp 3094 . 

Power steering, servicing