Power stearing on 2001 VW passat

1. Check and add transmission fluid on a 2006 VW Passat with manual gearbox:




2. Check and add transmission fluid on a 2006 VW Passat with automatic gearbox:




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1. Check and add transmission fluid on a 2006 VW Passat with manual gearbox:




2. Check and add transmission fluid on a 2006 VW Passat with automatic gearbox:

check power steering fluid level

the passat has no dip stick so no way to fill from there VW says transmision never needs fluid , however there is a plug on side of transmision [passanger side] that you can access fluid remove plug check level with finger should be at tip and add from there , very difficult.

the hyrdra boost supplies pressure to these systems, that is done throught the power steering pump, the line or the pump is defective, I would replace both.

I dont know the model but maybe it is an electric servo device or it use the same tank as for the brake fluid...(?)

The resovior is on the drivers side near the fender, it has a green cap on it. Use only VW fluid or you will have huge problems.

Make rure you are using 5W oil. That is if it a 1.8T. The loud tic and wineing sound could be the power stearing pump. Check to see if that is low. It is located front right behind the DS headlight under the hood. DO not for any reason use any other brand then VW PS fluid. The kind sold at auto part stores will cost you $300 at least in damage. They will ruin the hose and make any leak worse.

Selvol
1999 Passat
1.8t

Locate the cap to the power steering fluid reservoir
Remove cap and fill reservoir with GM Power Steering Fluid (P/N 89021184) or any fluid a knowledgeable parts department says is compatible. It may not look like much but there are a few dozen steering fluids available out there and lots of systems aren't compatible with many of them (wrong fluid will disintegrate seals, pumps, etc...)

Simple way - takes 2 people. Get a small jar, and fill it part way with some brake fluid. Then use a short length of hose (one that fits snugly over the bleed screw), and keep one end in the brake fluid. With the engine off, loosen the bleed screw, and have the brake pedal slowly depressed. Close the bleed screw BEFORE releasing the brake pedal, and repeat until no air bubbles come out the hose. Top up the brake reserve with fluid.