Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 582

joints,

48-5, Tie rods, modified

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Was introduced in the Wolfsburg factory from;

Vehicle identification No. 1J WW 085 662;

in the Mosel plant from;

Vehicle identification No. 1J WP 050 833;

in the Bratislava plant from;

Vehicle identification No. 1JWD039151;

in the Brussels plant from; 1J WB 062 360

The modified tie rod ball joints can be recognized by
the following features.

A - Right-hand tie rod ball joint

1 - Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm

Dimension - a - ; 94 0.5 mm

Identification - A - for right

B - Left-hand tie rod ball joint

1 - Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm

Dimension - a - ; 94 0.5 mm

Identification - B - for left

Power steering, servicing

Identifying features for the previous tie rod ball joint

1 - Flats for wrench on shaft, marked with R or L

Wrench size 22 mm

Dimension - a - ; 74 -1 mm

The shaft - arrow - is round

Caution!

This tie rod ball joint must not be installed to a tie rod
which has a length of - a - = 318.9 mm!

Tie rods, modified

The tie rod rods have been shortened.

Vehicle identification number, introduction

48-5, Tie rod

ball joints, modified

Tie rod dimensions

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Previous tie rod; dimension - a - 343.1 mm

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New tie rod; dimension - a - 318.9 mm

Power steering, servicing

Note:

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A mixed installation of previous and new tie rods are
not permitted!

Security and boots on tie rod ends,
checking play

- With vehicle raised (wheels hanging free), check play by
moving tie rods and wheels. Play: Zero play

- Check mountings.

- Check boots are not damaged and are seated correctly.

Center position on rack, determining

Rack should be positioned in center position before
installing power steering gear.

- Slide rack until dimension - a - is achieved.

Measure - a - = 30.5 mm

Steering gear, adjusting

Note:

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Two mechanics are required when adjusting. Adjust
with engine switched off.

- Raise vehicle on hoist.

- Wheels in straight-ahead position.

- By turning the steering wheel back and forth (about 30
from center axis) a knocking noise will be heard if there is
excessive play.

Power steering, servicing

- The second mechanic must carefully screw the
adjustment screw into the cover until the knocking noise
can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.

- Perform road test to ensure steering returns to center
without sticking.

- Secure lock nut with a punch mark

Power steering, servicing