General repair instructions

Make

Audi

Model

A3 Mk2

Section

Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive › Steering › General repair instructions

Running gearGeneral repair instructions

General repair instructions To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on the steering box it is important to work with the greatest possible care and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good condition. Always observe the basic safety rules when performing servicing procedures. To avoid repetition, a number of notes that are generally applicable to the individual procedures described in this manual are summarised here. They apply for this individual Workshop Manual. When performing repairs on vehicles with start/stop system, note the following:   WARNING Risk of personal injury caused by automatic engine start on vehicles with start/stop system. t  On vehicles with active start/stop system (indicated by a symbol and/or a message in the instrument cluster) the engine can start automatically under certain conditions. t  When working on the vehicle, it is therefore important to ensure that the start/stop system is deactivated (switch off ignition and switch on again if required). → Chapter „Steering box“ → Chapter „Gaskets and seals“ → Chapter „Bolts and nuts“ → Chapter „Electrical components“ → Chapter „Guided Fault Finding, Vehicle Self-Diagnosis and Test Instruments“

01 Steering & suspension