Steering Gear, Removing And Installing, Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear: Installing

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following  :

Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .

-- Install both bolts -1- loosely at first and then tighten them.

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

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

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

The "program" J500 Replace Control Module  must be started in Guided Fault Finding  on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if new electro-mechanical steering gear is installed.

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .