Tie Rod

1999 Volkswagen Passat Syncro Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)SECTION Tie Rod


Power steering gear tie rods, assembly overview





1. 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
2. Boot
3. Eccentric bolt
^ Torx T50
4. Steering column
5. Self-locking nut
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
6. 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
7. Bolt
8. Self-locking nut
^ 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
9. Return hose
10. Pressure hose
11. Socket head bolt
^ 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
12. Power steering gear with tie rods
13. Banjo bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
^ With integrated check valve
14. oil seal
^ Always replace
15. Banjo bolt
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
16. 0il seal
^ Always replace
17. 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
18. Steering damper
^ Only on 6-cylinder models
19. Bushing
20. Rubber mounting
^ Two-part
21. Nut
^ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
^ To loosen and tighten, counter hold on steering damper piston rod hex



















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