Hydraulic Power Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Taping Steering Wheel

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-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in the straight-ahead position and then tape it secure -arrow- so that it cannot turn.

NOTE:

Be sure to use tape that will not leave behind any residue when it is removed.

Be careful not to turn the steering wheel during the repair because the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- can become damaged.

-- Clamp off the evacuation hose -1- and return hose -2- using the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 3094.

Fig 2: Locating Suction & Return Hose Clamping Location

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CAUTION:

The Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 3094 must not be secured on the return hose -2- near the check valve area. Otherwise the check valve will be damaged.
The check valve is located in the return hose -2- between the hose clamps -arrows-.

-- Remove front wheels.

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold if necessary when loosening.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Press off the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A and then remove the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nut -3- from the rubber bushing -4-.

Fig 5: Identifying Pressurized Line To Crossbrace

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-- Remove the stabilizer bar -1-. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 6: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Remove/Install Components

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-- Remove the crossbrace -4-. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5 COUPE .

-- Remove the crossbrace -4-. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 CABRIOLET .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).

-- Remove the bolts -4- and the pressure line -3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Line & Bolts

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-- Remove the return line -2-. The return line -2- must be carefully pried out of the power steering gear using a screwdriver if necessary.

-- Seal the power steering gear connections with clean plugs.

-- Seal the pressure line -3- and the return line -2- with clean sealing plugs.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 8: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the steering column -1- from the steering gear -2-.

Applies to 8-cylinder vehicles with FSI engine

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Gear Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove it from the bracket -2-.

Applies to all other engines

Fig 10: Servotronic Solenoid Valve Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove it from the Servotronic Solenoid Valve -N119- -2-.

Continued for all engines

Fig 11: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Remove/Install Components

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-- Remove the bolts -2- and the nuts -3-.

-- Guide the steering gear -5- to the right slightly and remove it.