There is a black box with a green cap right above the window wash fluid container. It has a picture of a steering wheel and a liquid drop.
Check the power steering fluid
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Look at the level in the power steering reservoir...
check the power steering fluid level and the power steering belt
check power steering fluid level
At the power steering pump. Remove the cap on the pump and check the level.At the power steering pump. Remove the cap on the pump and check the level.
to my knowledge there is no power steering filter i would check my power steering fluid level
In the power steering pump
While parked on a level surface, and th engine is cold , locate the power-steering reservoir. The reservoir is connected to the power steering pump and is clearly labeled. Add approved fluid to just below the low-level mark.
This 2006 Jetta press release says that the Jetta has "electro-mechanical steering." That means there is no power steering fluid as is needed for a hydraulic power steering system. Electro-mechanical offers fuel savings, as there is no hydraulic pump that is driven all the time.
A 1991 VW Jetta's power steering reservoir is located towards the front of the engine bay. The unit can be seen placed on top of the power steering pump.