S5 Quattro Coupe V8-4.2L (CAUA) (2009)
Steering Gear: Removal and Replacement
Boot
Boot
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)
‹› Locking pliers (VAS 6199)
‹› Ball joint puller (T40010 A)
Removing
‹› If boot 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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Place vehicle on a hoist.
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Remove wheel.
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Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
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Remove noise insulation.
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Clean power steering gear and subframe in boot area.
CAUTION!
‹› While doing this, no dirt must enter steering gear through faulty boots.
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Remove nut - 1 - from tie rod end joint pin - 2 - until it is flush with joint pin threads. Counter hold when loosening.
To protect ball joint thread, turn nut on a few turns to pin.
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Press tie rod end off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller (T40010 A). Remove nut.