Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the bolts after removing them.

Clean the threaded holes for the bolts on the universal joint using a thread tap, for example.

-- Bring the steering intermediate shaft -3- as shown into the installation position. The sealing lip -2- must rest on the insulation.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The -arrow- points upward.

-- Tighten the nuts -1 and 4-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

WARNING:

There is a risk of accident due to an absence of traction if the steering intermediate shaft is installed incorrectly.

Pay attention to the installation position and installation instructions.

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft universal joint -4- up to the stop -arrow B- on the steering column -2- or steering gear.

The opening -3- on the steering column or steering gear must align exactly with the hole -arrow A- for the bolt -1- on the universal joint as shown.

-- Install the new bolt all the way by hand.

-- Check if the steering intermediate shaft is seated correctly by pulling. Tighten the bolt.

-- Repeat the procedure on the lower universal joint to the steering gear.