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

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-- Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using adhesive tape -arrow- so that it does not turn.

Fig 1: Taping Steering Wheel

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NOTE:

Be Sure To Use Adhesive 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.

-- Remove the front wheels.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. When tightening, counterhold on the joint pin inner hex socket.

NOTE:

To Protect The Thread, Screw The Nut On The Pin Several Turns.

-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the :T40010A . Remove the nut.

Fig 3: 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 NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the stabilizer bar.

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Components

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

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

CAUTION:

There Is A Risk Of Damaging The Suspension Components.

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 bolt -arrow-.

Fig 5: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft -1- from the steering gear -2-.

-- Release the retainer and push the release downward and remove the connector -1- for the vehicle signals (CAN bus and terminal 15) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector

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-- Release the retainer in direction of -arrow-, push the release downward and disconnect the connector -2- for the voltage (terminal 30) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 7: Identifying Steering Gear

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-- Push the steering gear slightly to the side in direction of -arrow A- and remove it downward in direction of -arrow B-.