A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2005): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: A6 Quattro Sedan (4F2) V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2011), A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000), A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995), A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998), A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002), A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L SC (CCAA) (2010), A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (2000), A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007), A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995), A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002), A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L SC (CCAA) (2010), A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006), A6 Sedan (4F2) V6-3.2L (CALA) (2011), A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995), A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998), A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000), A6 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007), A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004), A6 Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information72 pages
  - Specifications
  - Description and Operation › Wheel Alignment General Information2 3
  - System Diagnosis28 pages
    Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview › Explanatory Notes For Production Relevant Numbers (PR No.)2 3 4
    Component Tests and General Diagnostics › Adapters, Allocating to Suspension for Alignment2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Service and Repair40 pages
    Procedures › ACC Sensor, Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…36
    Removal and Replacement › Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor Assembly Overview2 3 4
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension82 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering32 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information29 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams22 pages
    Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Connector Views8 pages
    Steering Column Control Module Harness Connector Assignments2 3
    Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Connector Assignment › Front Side, Connector Assignment2 3 4 5
    Electrical Diagrams › Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module
    Service and Repair › Steering Column Control Module J5272 3 4 5 6
    Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information › Diagrams2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension31 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Electronic Damping Control Module2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires19 pages
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module 12 3 4
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Diagrams
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension143 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering54 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Steering Column Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension70 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Front Vehicle Level Sensor, Removing and Installing2 3 4 5
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Suspension Fluid Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitoring System - TPMS Diagnostic Tool/Procedure2
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
- Steering243 pages
  - Power Steering29 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications2 3
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Power Steering Pump › Power Steering Pump Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Replacing Power Steering Pump Sealing Ring and O-Ring2 3 4
    Power Steering Valve › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Relays and Modules - Steering31 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information28 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams21 pages
    Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Connector Views8 pages
    Steering Column Control Module Harness Connector Assignments2 3
    Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Connector Assignment › Front Side, Connector Assignment2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Steering Column Control Module J5272 3 4 5 6
    Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information › Diagrams2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering54 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Steering Column Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Steering Column88 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair5 pages
    Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation Procedure After A Crash (USA Only)
    Rear Side Airbag › Deactivating2 3 4
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information28 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams21 pages
    Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Connector Views8 pages
    Steering Column Control Module Harness Connector Assignments2 3
    Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Connector Assignment › Front Side, Connector Assignment2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Steering Column Control Module J5272 3 4 5 6
    Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Column Position Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Tilt Wheel Motor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Steering Gear › Steering Gear Pinion Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Steering Mounted Controls Assembly › Component Information6 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Multi-Function Buttons, Removing and Installing2 3 4 5
  - Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information › Diagrams2 3
  - Steering Wheel › Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5
- Suspension485 pages
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Bearing For Upper Front and Rear Link, Replacing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Cross-Member13 pages
    Front Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair › Tunnel Crossmemeber, Dome Brace Assembly Overview2 3 4
    Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair9 pages
    Tie Rod2 3
    Subframe with Attachments › Front Wheel Drive2 3 4 5 6
  - Radius Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair › Guide Link2 3 4 5
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair10 pages
    Front Suspension2 3
    Rear Suspension › Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit, Shock Absorber Coil Spring Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension31 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Electronic Damping Control Module2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension70 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Front Vehicle Level Sensor, Removing and Installing2 3 4 5
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Suspension Fluid Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control5 pages
    Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Stabilizer Link › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4
  - Strut / Shock Tower › Strut Tower Brace › Component Information › Service and Repair › Tunnel Cross Member, Dome Brace, Assembly Overview2
  - Subframe38 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5
    Front Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5 6
    Rear Subframe › System Information › Service and Repair › Type 12 3 4 5 6 7
    Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair › Type 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)197 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
    Air Line, Suspension Control › Component Information › Service and Repair11 pages
    Procedures2
    Removal and Replacement › Air Lines, Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Air Spring › Component Information35 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair30 pages
    Procedures10 pages
    Front Suspension2 3
    Rear Suspension › Air Spring at Rear Axle, Bleeding/Charging2 3 4 5 6 7
    Removal and Replacement20 pages
    Front Suspension › Air Suspension Strut, Mounting Bracket and Upper Control Arm Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Rear Suspension › Air Spring, Shock Absorbers For Air Spring Suspension, Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information21 pages
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair8 pages
    Procedures2
    Removal and Replacement › Air Supply Unit and Solenoid Valve Block Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Damping Control Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information22 pages
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Level Control System Solenoid N111, Removing and Installing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Ride Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Front Vehicle Level Sensor, Removing and Installing2 3 4 5
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Electronic Damping Control Module2 3 4
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Suspension Fluid Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › Shock Absorber Coil Spring2 3 4
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information64 pages
    Testing and Inspection10 pages
    Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures › Leakages at Shock Absorbers2
    Component Tests and General Diagnostics › Checking After Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair54 pages
    Procedures › Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorber2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Removal and Replacement32 pages
    Front Suspension › Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Mounting Bracket2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    Rear Suspension › Air Suspension Shock Absorber2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Overhaul › Front Suspension › Suspension Strut (Coil Spring), Mounting Bracket, Upper Links, Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair34 pages
    Procedures11 pages
    Front Suspension › Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position2 3 4 5
    Rear Suspension › Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position2 3 4 5 6
    Removal and Replacement23 pages
    Front Suspension › Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Rear Suspension › Wheel Bearing Unit2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
- Wheels and Tires143 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires19 pages
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module 12 3 4
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitoring System - TPMS Diagnostic Tool/Procedure2
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Tire Monitoring System58 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information18 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module 12 3 4
    Tire Pressure Monitor Antenna › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Tire Pressure Monitor Antenna: › 4408122 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tire Pressure Monitor Antenna: › 4408122 3
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Diagrams
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitoring System - TPMS Diagnostic Tool/Procedure2
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions › How to Find Wiring Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Tires › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitoring System - TPMS Diagnostic Tool/Procedure2
    Service and Repair4 pages
    Procedures2
    Removal and Replacement › Tire2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair34 pages
    Procedures11 pages
    Front Suspension › Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position2 3 4 5
    Rear Suspension › Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position2 3 4 5 6
    Removal and Replacement23 pages
    Front Suspension › Wheel Bearing Unit, Servicing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Rear Suspension › Wheel Bearing Unit2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels - Wheel Bolt Torque Precautions2
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections