A3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2009)
Steering Gear: Application and ID
Recognizing Generation I and II Steering Gear
Generation I steering gear was installed from MY 2004. This was replaced in MY 2004 with the Generation II steering gear. Vehicles equipped with
Generation I steering gear can be converted to Generation II.
You can identify the steering gear when it is installed by the number of bolts on the steering pinion bracket cover.
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Raise vehicle.
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Turn steering wheel to stop on both sides in succession while noting the number of bolts - 1 -.
‹› Illustration shows Generation I steering gear.
In Generation I steering gear, the steering pinion bracket cover is secured with 4 bolts.
In Generation II steering gear, the steering pinion bracket cover is secured with 2 bolts.
For Generation I steering gear, refer to => [ Electromechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview, Generation I ] See: Service and
Repair/Electromechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview, Generation I.
For Generation II steering gear, refer to => [ Electromechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview, Generation II and III ] See: Service and
Repair/Electromechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview, Generation II and III.