A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Steering Gear: Procedures
Boot
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Locking pliers VAS 6199
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Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
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Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275
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24 mm open end wrench insert V.A.G 1332/11, not illustrated
Removing
Note:
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If bellows is faulty, moisture and dirt penetrates into steering gear. There must be a noticeable grease film present on steering rack in area of
splines. If grease film is not present, steering gear must be replaced. Steering gear must also be replaced if there is corrosion or steering gear is
damaged or worn out.
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Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
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Remove wheel.
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Clean outside of steering gear in area of bellows.
While doing this, no dirt must enter the steering gear through the faulty bellows.
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Mark position of nut -3- on tie rod.
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Loosen nut -3-, counterhold on tie rod end -2- while doing this.
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Loosen spring clamp -1- using hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275 from boot and slide on to tie rod.
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Remove clamp from steering gear housing and boot.
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Now twist tie rod out of tie rod end.
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Pull off boot with spring clamp from tie rod.
Installing
Before installing, steering rack must be coated with grease G 052 192 A1 supplied in repair kit.
Do not use other grease under any circumstances.
For this purpose, turn steering to stop toward both sides in succession.
For clearer illustration, steering gear has been removed in the illustration.