Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ V.A.G 1275 Hose clamp pliers
• ◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
• ◆ V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench

This exploded view applies to both LHD and RHD vehicles.

Notes:

• ◆ Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
• ◆ Steering components are not to be welded and straightened.
• ◆ For greasing rack, make exclusive use of steering box grease, part no.
  AOF 063 000 04.
• ◆ Hydraulic fluid: Part no. G 002 000

• Track rod end
• ◆ Check dust caps for damage and correct positioning
• Lock nut, 40 Nm
• Clamp
• ◆ Always replace
• Bellows
• ◆ Check for damage
• ◆ Can be replaced with steering box in position
• ◆ Must not be twisted after adjusting toe
• ◆ Removing track rods to replace bellows
• Clamp
• ◆ Tension using V.A.G 1275
• ◆ Always replace
• O-ring
• ◆ Always replace

• Track rod, 100 Nm
• ◆ Removing and installing
• ◆ Lubricate joint with steering box grease A0F 063 000 04
• Holder for steering damper
• O-ring
• ◆ Always replace
• Dished washer
• Clamp
• ◆ Tension using V.A.G 1275
• ◆ Always replace
• Bellows
• ◆ Check for damage
• ◆ Can be replaced with steering box in position
• ◆ Replacement involves removing track rods -Item 7- and holder for steering damper -Item 8-

• Power-assisted steering box
• ◆ Lubricate rack with steering box grease A0F 063 000 04
• Hexagon nut, 10 Nm
• ◆ Provide support at hexagon of steering damper piston rod when slackening off and tightening
• Bushing
• Rubber bush
• ◆ Two-piece
• Steering damper
• Hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
• Cheese-head bolt, 13 Nm
• ◆ Screw plug of steering centring