Audi A4: Steering Gear End Positions, Adapting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Note
If the connection between the steering gear and the steering
wheel is disconnected, the end position of the steering gear
must be readapted.
Procedure
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Select and start the Diagnostic
operating mode.
- Select the Test plan tab.
- Select the Select individual test
button and select the following tree structure consecutively:
- Chassis
- Steering
- 01 - OBD-capable systems
- 44 - Power Steering Control Module J500
- 44 - Power Steering Control Module Functions
- 44 - End Position, Adapting
- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on
the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required

- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-

- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-

- Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm -VAG1332/7-

- Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-

- Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-

- Hose Clip Pliers -VAS6362-

- Steering Wheel Scales -VAS6458-

- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Not illustrated:
- Support Brace -T40335-
- Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-
- Bolt Extractor Set -VAS5514-
- Protector Set -VAS871009-

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Tightening Specifications
Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview