Power steering pump - removal, refitting and drivebelt adjustment

Suspension and steering / Power steering pump - removal, refitting and drivebelt adjustment

1 If the power steering is suspected of malfunction, have the supply and system pressure checked by your VW dealer. The pump unit cannot be overhauled or repaired and if defective, must be renewed as a unit.

Removal
2 To remove the pump unit, first drain the system fluid.

3 Disconnect the pressure hose from the pump unit (see illustration).

19.3 Power steering pump and associated components

4 Loosen the pump unit retaining bolts and pivot the pump so that the drivebelt can be disconnected from the pulley.

5 Support the pump, withdraw the retaining bolts and withdraw the pump unit.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tension the drivebelt, top-up with new fluid and bleed the system.

Drivebelt adjustment
7 Refer to Chapter 1, Section 13.