Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing –  Disconnect battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.   Caution Turn steering wheel to centre position (wheels straight-ahead) and do not turn while performing repair work, as otherwise coil connector of airbag module could be damaged.

–  To prevent unintentional turning, secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position with adhesive tape -arrow-.   Note! Only use adhesive tape that can be completely removed from the steering wheel afterwards without leaving marks.

–  Remove bolt -1-. –  Pull cover -2- to the left and disengage. –  Remove floor mat on driver's side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.70.

–  Remove hexagon bolt -1-. –  Pull universal joint off steering box. –  Remove front wheels. –  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50. –  Loosen nut on swivel joint.

–  Apply ball joint puller -3287 A--1- as shown in the illustration and press out swivel joint.   Note! t  Take care not to damage rubber boot when inserting ball joint puller. t  Leave nut screwed several turns onto track rod ball joint to protect thread.

–  Detach track rods from steering arms using ball joint puller -Kukko 129/1--1-.   Note! Take care not to damage rubber boot when inserting ball joint puller. –  Unscrew nut from track rod ball joint.

–  Unbolt steering box from subframe -arrows-. –  Locate subframe → Chapter. –  Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. –  Take out steering box towards the rear.