Steering Gear, Removing And Installing, Hydraulic Power Steering Gear: Removing

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-- Park the vehicle on the hoist.

-- 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.

-- Clamp off the suction hose -1- and return hose -2- using the :3094 .

Fig 2: Locating Suction & Return Hose Clamping Location

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CAUTION:

The :3094 must not be secured on the return hose -2- in 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 the front wheels.

-- 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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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 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 NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Line & Bolts

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-- Remove the return line -2-. Carefully pry the return line -2- out of the power steering gear if necessary using a screwdriver.

-- 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-.

Continuation 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.