POWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT DYNAMIC STEERING, Vehicles with 6-cylinder FSI Engine: Removing

General Information

Power steering pump is not designed to be serviced. If there are customer complaints, the cause must be determined using a pressure and leak test. If there is a malfunction, replace the power steering pump.

• If there is no fluid in the reservoir, then the steering system must always be checked for leaks.
• If there are leaks in the area of the line connections, the lines/connections must first be inspected for leaks, tightened as necessary and wiped dry.
• Power steering pump is delivered without oil. Therefore, Hydraulic Fluid must be filled before installation and turned by hand. Otherwise, noises when driving or damage to power steering pump may occur.

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove the engine cover upward -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Cover

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Extract the hydraulic fluid from the reservoir using Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500.

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

Fig 2: Locating Suction & Return Hose Clamping Location

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Open the clamp -1- on the left longitudinal member and remove the coolant hose -2-, where applicable.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the nuts -1- and the coolant reservoir -2- with the lines attached.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Reservoir

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect and remove the connector for the coolant reservoir -2-.

-- Move the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

Fig 5: Identifying Pivoting Tensioning Device To Relieve Tension On Ribbed Belt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Only remove the ribbed belt from the power steering pump belt pulley.

-- Release the tensioner and remove the tool.

-- Mark the position of the belt pulley to the hub. Make a marking -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Belt Pulley To Hub Marking

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove bolts -arrows-. Use Wrench - Pin Type 3212 as counter-hold.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the belt pulley for the power steering pump.

-- Place the drip tray under the power steering pump.

-- Carefully cut through the cable ties -1- for the wiring harness -2- if applicable.

Fig 8: Identifying Intake & Suction Hose

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the clamp -4- from the intake hose -3-. Remove the suction hose -3-.

-- If the pressure line is also attached to the A/C compressor, then remove the bolt -C- for the bracket -D-.

Fig 9: Identifying A/C Compressor & Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -1- and pull the pressure line -2- out of the power steering pump.

Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Pump Pressure Line

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Seal the power steering pump and line connections using clean sealing plugs.

-- Remove the power steering pump from the bracket. Remove the front bolts -1- and rear bolt -2-.

Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the power steering pump.