Golf Mk1 OEM Steering rack assembly ..With pics . [emoji1]

[SayedMK1]

Hi all just wanted to share this might be useful to some . .

Just getting my car ready for Vdub Campfest decided it was time to swap out the 20+ year old steering rack for the long trip down to JHB


Old rack and new Vw rack R995 brand new from agents rack boots 1 x Oem boot passenger side (longer than universal boot) R139 from agents 1 x Drivers side Universal boot works as original "R35"



Rack with rack ends and tie rod ends


Ends set to specified length 379mm from outer tie rod end center point to inner tie rod end .Note: not measured to the end of the inner tie rod end


Centering steering rack passenger side


Centering steering rack drivers side Note: take measurement from the inner section of the rack and not from the gearbox housing


Centering passenger side rack end 67mm


Centering drivers side rack end 69mm


Length per side >> if measured correctly with the steering rack in its centered position you will have an equal size on either side of the rack in this case 445mm on each side,from the rack housing to the center point of the outer tie rod end

(Left) 445mm


Right 445mm .bang:


Ready to install


Thanks for watching .

[LowBones]

Nice write up dude

But I don't think its the right section for it

[SayedMK1]

Thanks man .. Ooh boy someones going to swear me ..lol sorry guys .. please move it to the right section for me .

[King8v]

Awesome write up. Some good info here.

[ShafiqNC]

good stuff!will def b taking notes 4rm here

[SayedMK1]

Thanks guys .

[lil Indian]

Shukr bro... very useful

[JunoM]

+1 Nice write up.

not surprised your old rack held up for 20yrs.
recently done the steering rack on my car parts also from agents.

here are the part numbers:

VW 17S 419 061 - Steering Rack (R843.20)
VW 17S 419 804 - Tie rods (R473.45 EA)

Dont have the numbers for the agent boots as i used the PARTQUIP universal boots and they set me back R30 a piece.

[Mitch]

I'll move to the right section tomorrow morning when I'm at a pc. Good write up
@Junom it's good to see you active on the forum

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[SayedMK1]

+1 Nice write up.

not surprised your old rack held up for 20yrs.
recently done the steering rack on my car parts also from agents.

here are the part numbers:

VW 17S 419 061 - Steering Rack (R843.20)
VW 17S 419 804 - Tie rods (R473.45 EA)

Dont have the numbers for the agent boots as i used the PARTQUIP universal boots and they set me back R30 a piece.

Thanks man . Got quotes first . the cheap rack was R550 from my local spare shop R896 from goldwagen R995 from vw surprisingly ... so for a few rands more its better to fit an original rack .as for the boots did you use the longer boot on the passenger side ? If u used the universal boot u might want to check it out guaranteed it'll wear out before time, it'll work but it stretches the hell out of the left boot .universal boot works perfect on the right

[ShafiqNC]

+1 Nice write up.

not surprised your old rack held up for 20yrs.
recently done the steering rack on my car parts also from agents.

here are the part numbers:

VW 17S 419 061 - Steering Rack (R843.20)
VW 17S 419 804 - Tie rods (R473.45 EA)

Dont have the numbers for the agent boots as i used the PARTQUIP universal boots and they set me back R30 a piece.

Thanks man . Got quotes first . the cheap rack was R550 from my local spare shop R896 from goldwagen R995 from vw surprisingly ... so for a few rands more its better to fit an original rack .as for the boots did you use the longer boot on the passenger side ? If u used the universal boot u might want to check it out guaranteed it'll wear out before time, it'll work but it stretches the hell out of the left boot .universal boot works perfect on the right

so i can buy original rack and pair it up with goldwagen rods etc?

[SayedMK1]

Yes u can if u like . The price I got from vw for the tie rod comes with the ends was R695 each

[AlexTDi]

Well done

[JunoM]

Yes u can if u like . The price I got from vw for the tie rod comes with the ends was R695 each

It's the bit i cant justify, u get different quotes from different dealerships and i know it because i did my homework and shopped
around till i was satisfied with what i was getting. if i'm not mistaken my rack came with the ends and the tie rods were seperate pieces.

regarding the boots yes after u mentioned it i looked at the left side boot and it does look more compressed than the right hand side boot.
i should take your advice and fit the agent boot when the universal boot eventually tares in.

[thepot]

Def come in handy (bookmarked)Thanks sayed.

[SayedMK1]

Def come in handy (bookmarked)Thanks sayed.

Pleasure man .

[vwchico1,6i]

I know this post is not recent but did you need lock nuts for the inner tie rod as i did not get any.

Did you use the ones from the old rack.

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[PapaJo]

Good write up and helpfull information.

Thanks, Sayed.

[SayedMK1]

Hi , Use the old ones new rack does not come with new ones . Regards

[SayedMK1]

Good write up and helpfull information.

Thanks, Sayed.

No problem Glad to assist .

[vwchico1,6i]

Managed to sort it all out thanks to this post its prob the worst job iv ever done.

The Steering Rack is easy to get out and in but mating the splines to the steering knuckle was the worst job on the planet while lying on the floor.

Ill prob never do that again with the engine in.

Anyway thanks again



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[Stunna0069]

Can anyone help, rack ends I have in is too short, my car is lowered and they can't do alignment, what other alternatives do I have?

It's a vw fox

[SayedMK1]

Back to take notes from myself . It’s been some time


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