How to Replace Steering Rack on VW Jetta/ Passat (With Torque Specs)

How to Replace Steering Rack on VW Jetta/ Passat (With Torque Specs)

In this video I show how to remove the subframe & replace the steering rack on a B6 (2006-2010) Passat, and torque specs for reinstallation.

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I determined the rack was bad by testing the fuses and checking for power to the rack. This is an in depth repair and I don’t recommend attempting it yourself unless you have prior automotive repair experience. However, this video will hopefully make it much easier if you need to do this on your car.
I also show how to install a new electrical connector if you break it during removal.
Please post any questions in the comment section, there’s a lot of specifics about this repair and I can’t mention everything in a short video.

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moekhn says:

have the jetta wagen s sport absolute nightmare of a car. ride is terrible and ruff.

Sergii says:

Sir! You have made an awesome video tutorial! Really helped me a lot when planning my repairs!

LEVENEUR ludovic says:

hello! i'm french, and i have a seat altea with the same problem. your video is magnific!!! i put a video for the replacement of my streering rack! thank you very much! it's a great job ! 😉 seriously!!

Sat Sonic says:

Hi you point out the torque sensor, do you know whether that’s replaceable? 2006 Jetta TDI.

tomije says:

Nice video. I have an 2009 Skoda Superb that has vertical play on passenger rack. It looks like your passat and my skoda hasthe same replacement procedure for changing the rack.

Joshua McCall says:

Dude, your video saved me $1500 bucks, and tons of time. Thanks for focusing on the electrical connectors too. Those were a pain but I managed not to break mine thanks to your demonstration.

jdeatonliftedz says:

I have a 2006 passat and having issues with my electric steering. Looks as if I'm going to be replacing mine as well. This video was definitely helpful

Madalin Cosmin Tudor says:

Very useful video, brother! I need to replace the steering rack on my 2007 Passat, and I kinda knew about 70% how to do it myself, but I noticed some things of finesse in your video, and it all makes sense in my head now! Thanks!

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