Audi A4: Overview - Steering Gear
Overview - Steering Gear

1 - Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tightening specification -Item 2-
2 - Subframe Crossbrace
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Subframe".
3 - Steering Gear with Tie Rods
- With integrated Power Steering Control Module -J500-
- the Power Steering Control Module -J500- cannot be replaced
separately
- Replace the steering gear if faulty
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".
- Servicing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods".
4 - Subframe
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Subframe".
5 - Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".
6 - Wheel Bearing Housing
- Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Wheel Bearing".
7 - Bolt
- Tightening specification -Item 1-
8 - Nut
- 140 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Remove the adhesive residue from the pin threads after removing
Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods

1 - Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Do not open the new clamp
- Tensioning.
2 - Tie Rod
- 140 Nm
- Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".
3 - Steering Gear
- Grease the steering rack with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".
4 - Tie Rod End
- Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
- Check dimension. Refer to
→ Fig. "Tie Rod End Check Dimension"
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod End, Removing and Installing".
5 - Nut
- 80 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
6 - Spring Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Spring clamp, installing.
7 - Boot
- Check for damage
- Replace after removing
- Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
- Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168
A1-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Boot, Removing and Installing".
8 - Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Do not open the new clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to
→ Fig. "Tighten the Inner Clamp using the Locking Pliers -VAS6199-".
9 - Tie Rod
- 140 Nm
- Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".
10 - Tie Rod End
- Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
- Check dimension. Refer to
→ Fig. "Tie Rod End Check Dimension"
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod End, Removing and Installing".
11 - Nut
- 80 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
12 - Spring Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Spring clamp, installing. Refer to
→ Fig. "Outer Boot Installation Position".
13 - Boot
- Check for damage
- Replace after removing
- Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
- Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168
A1-
- Installation position. Refer to
→ Fig. "Outer Boot Installation Position".
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Boot, Removing and Installing".
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-, not illu
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAS6362-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAG1921-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replacea
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
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Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment and Covers
Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment and Covers
Note
The Avant is shown.
1 - Luggage Compartment Roll Cover
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Luggage Compartment Roll Cover".
2 -
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
- Individuals with electronic/medical life- and health sustaining
machines in or on their person canno