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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