A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Assembly Overview
Power steering gear, exploded view
The power steering gear is removed and installed complete with tie rods and steering damper.
1 - Combi bolt, 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
2 - Connector for Servotronic
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Different versions
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To facilitate removal and installation of power steering gear on vehicles with Servotronic, Servotronic solenoid valve -N1 19has been provided
with an approximately 80 cm long cable. The connector for this cable now has a round plug instead of a square one.
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When replacing Servotronic steering gear, Servotronic valve may have to be exchanged to match the connector.
3 - Phillips head screw, 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
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Screw plug for steering centering
4 - Steering damper
5 - Combi bolt, 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
6 - Power steering gear with tie rods
7 - Self locking nut, 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
8 - Combi bolt, 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
9 - Bolt
10 - Sealing boot
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Check for tears and chafing
11 - Eccentric bolt
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Turn clockwise to loosen