A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Power Steering Gear, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Two technicians are required for adjustments. Adjust with engine off.
Vehicles with air suspension
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Suspension/Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning
Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
All vehicles
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Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove left front wheel.
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Remove left front wheel housing liner.
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Remove expanding rivet - 1 - and nut - 2 - and remove the trim - arrow -.
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Wheels in straight-ahead position.
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Turning steering wheel back and forth (approximately 30° off center axis) will produce a rattling noise if steering play is too large.
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The second technician must carefully screw adjustment screw - arrow - until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.