Car steering Volkswagen Golf 3

Steering technical parameters
Type - Rack and pinion steering gear with constant gear ratio and servo service. Steering ratio - 17.5:1 Steering wheel turns - 3.17 Wheel adjustment options: Camber — -40+20...

Tightening torques of steering threaded connections
Clamping screws for steering universal joints - 30 Nm Steering wheel nut - 40 Nm Steering rack trim - 10 Nm Tie rod head locknut - 50 Nm Tie rod lock nuts - 50 Nm Inner tie rod...

Power steering gear
Rack and pinion steering with hydraulic booster is standard. This steering mechanism has a progressive transmission mechanism and is provided with a safety steering column. For...

Removing the steering gear
The wheel nuts are loosened, the front of the car is installed on the goats and the wheels are unscrewed. The pressure hose is disconnected and the hydraulic fluid is allowed to...

Steering gear installation
Installation of the steering mechanism with the amplifier is made in sequence, return to removal. When lifting the auxiliary frame, the lower halves are simultaneously sent to the...

Restoration of transverse steering rods
The power steering mechanism must be removed to replace the tie rods with new ones, as the rack and pinion may be damaged. Before carrying out this work, it is necessary to read...

Filling the hydraulic system
After removing and installing the power steering mechanism, the system must be filled with fluid «Dexron» («Dexron») and finally remove the air. Fluid that was poured out when the...

Bleeding the hydraulic system
If the fluid level no longer drops after a short engine start, the engine can be started for work. The steering wheel is turned several times from one stop position to another, so...

Checking the hydraulic system for leaks
Since it sometimes happens that the liquid decreases in the system, it can be established with a little check where this occurs. The second person turns the steering mechanism to...

Steering wheel free play adjustment
If there is too much clearance between the steering gear and the rack, power steering noises may be detected (rattling), when the vehicle passes over a rough road. The adjustment...

Adjusting the tension of the V-belt of the hydraulic power steering pump
Belt drive gasket for a 2 liter engine: 1 - alternator pulley 2 - ribbed belt for alternator, water pump and crankshaft 3 - water pump pulley 4 - V-belt of the auxiliary pump of...

Mounting and dismantling of the hydraulic parts of the power steering
How to mount the power steering mechanism, reserve tank, hydraulic pipes and hose connections: 1 - inlet hose 2 - hose clamp 3 - tube of the cooling system 4 - bolt, tightened...

Height adjustable steering column
1 - pipe 2 - mounting platform. Before installation, the sliding parts are lubricated with graphite grease 3 - terminal sleeve 4 - bolt with special thread. Tightened with a...

Dismantling and installation of the hydraulic power steering pump
1 - pulley 2 - bolts (tightening torque 20 Nm) 3 - V-belt 4 - pressure tube 5 - sealing ring 6 - hollow bolt (tightening torque 30 Nm) 7 - hose clamp 8 - inlet hose 9 - auxiliary...

Installing the front wheels
Front wheel adjustment (steer angle ratio) must be carried out when the vehicle has its operating weight. Before carrying out any checks, check that the tie rod knuckles and the...

Wheel alignment
The toe-in is adjusted on the right tie rod in exactly the same way as if it were an adjustable or non-adjustable tie rod on the left side. Toe-in is measured in the usual way....

Camber
The design of the front axle of a new car "Golf" does not involve setting the camber. However, if it is nevertheless determined that the camber is no longer at the original values...

Longitudinal inclination of wheels
The longitudinal inclination in these cars cannot be regulated, but must have a value of 3°25'±30'. The difference between both sides must be no more than 1°.

Negative rolling radius
This special characteristic cannot be measured or adjusted in these vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that the driving stability of the vehicle is also ensured with only a...

Differential wheel angle
The differential angle of movement is not adjustable. If it is not defined, then there is a curvature of the front wheel suspensions.

Brake pressure regulator
The regulator valve is on the side of the body and is connected to the rear axle by means of a spring. This valve has two functions: Distributes brake fluid diagonally between the...

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