shoebear
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2002
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- TDI
- 1998 Jetta, 2003 Jetta Wagon, 2005 New Beetle, 2013 Sportwagen
I plan to replace my Jetta's subframe in the next couple of weeks. While I'm in there, should I give any love to my steering rack? My steering is fine; I have no complaints. But I'd like to have whatever I need to do the job in one weekend once I start. My car has 390K miles.
I see in Bentley that the rack is both "not serviceable" but also takes special grease AOF 063 000 04. Is there a zerk on the rack? Can I use regular CV joint grease?
What about the rubber rack bushings (1J0422884A)? I would think I should replace them, at least.
Are there replaceable seals on the rack? How can I tell if the rack is bad and needs to be replaced?
What about the u-joint from steering column to rack?
I appreciate any insight/advice from those who have done this job. Thanks!
I see in Bentley that the rack is both "not serviceable" but also takes special grease AOF 063 000 04. Is there a zerk on the rack? Can I use regular CV joint grease?
What about the rubber rack bushings (1J0422884A)? I would think I should replace them, at least.
Are there replaceable seals on the rack? How can I tell if the rack is bad and needs to be replaced?
What about the u-joint from steering column to rack?
I appreciate any insight/advice from those who have done this job. Thanks!