SENSOR WIRE
Note. Currently it is not possible to perform this repair.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
- Bracket VW 540/2
- Thrust Piece 3253/6
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B
Removing
Remove steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR .
Clean steering gear in area of cover.
Clamp the steering gear as illustrated.
- VW 540/2
- 3253/6 (quantity: 2)
Disengage sensor wiring at steering gear housing.
Remove seal -1- from cover -2-.
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Remove cover -2-.
Carefully lift seal from steering gear housing.
No seal remnants must enter sensor or housing when doing so.
Prevent Contact with Electrical Components -arrow- !
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Observe general repair notes. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
Disconnect the connector from wiring harness.
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It is needed to code new sensor wiring. Connector housing is not installed on new sensor wiring.
Note. A locking mechanism -arrow- for steering pinion spiral spring is located on sensor wire in steering gear housing. When removing the sensor wire, make sure the spiral spring does not twist.
Now disconnect harness connector of sensor wire at steering pinion.
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To do this, press connector terminal out of spiral spring housing using a screwdriver (3 mm blade width) as depicted in the illustration.
Remove locking mechanism from the steering gear housing.
Remove sensor wiring from steering gear housing.
Installing
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Guide sensor wiring into steering gear housing.
Lock spiral spring -arrow- at steering gear housing with sensor wiring.
Place connector in spiral spring housing.
Note. Connector terminal is coded and fits only in one direction.
Disconnect old connections to control module.
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Press the button -a- in the direction of the -arrow- and then disconnect the connector.
Insert new sensor wiring wires into new connector housing.
Use old connector as a template for coding.
Engage adapter -2- to connector housing -3-.
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Engage sensor wiring to steering gear housing -1-.
Note. Pay attention to wire routing.
Connect connector with control module.
Coat the gasket -arrow- in the cover with grease G 052 168 A1. Only apply a thin film of it.
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Install cover with new seal.
Further installation is in the reverse sequence to removal.
Tightening specifications, refer to STEERING GEAR OVERVIEW, GENERATION I .
Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
After installing, perform a steering angle sensor -G85- basic setting with the VAS 5051B.