Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the subframe holes.

NOTE:

Coat the seal on the steering gear with lubricant such as soft soap before installing the steering gear.

After attaching steering gear to drive axle, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned to mounting plate without kinks and opening to foot well is sealed correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.

Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.

-- Before inserting bolts for subframe, position steering gear on subframe and insert bolts for steering gear

-- Install the subframe with the steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

-- If the steering gear was removed and reinstalled, or if a new steering gear was installed, calibrate the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- by selecting the function "Basic setting" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

If a new steering gear was installed, the Power Steering Control Module -J500- must be adapted by selecting the function "Replace control module" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
On vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the function "Adapt the Control Position" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
On vehicles with level control system sensor, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMPS .
If the steering gear was removed and reinstalled, the position of the steering wheel must be checked with a road test. If the steering wheel is crooked, an axle alignment must be performed. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
If a new steering gear was installed, an axle alignment must be performed. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .