Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Steering Gear: Adjustments
Without Servotronic

NOTE:

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Two technicians are required to make the adjustment

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Adjust with the engine not running and the vehicle standing on the ground.

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Illustration shows the steering gear removed.

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First Technician
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Put wheels in straight ahead position.

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Turn steering wheel back and forth (about 30— around center axis) and listen for rattling or knocking noise from steering gear.

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Second technician:
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Carefully turn adjusting screw (arrow in illustration) clockwise into cover, until rattling and knocking noise can no longer be heard from inside
vehicle.

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Road test.

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Repeat adjustment if necessary.