Steering Gear, 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:
-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
After installing a new steering gear with Power Steering Control Module -J500-, activate the control module.
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.
-- Select the Test plan tab.
-- Select the Select individual test button and select the following tree structure consecutively:
- Chassis
- Steering
- 0001 - OBD-capable system
- 0044 - Power Steering Control Module J500
- 0044 - Power Steering Control Module functions
- 0044 - Replace control module
-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .