Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi SQ7, and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- First install the bolts for the steering gear loosely then tighten.

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- After replacing the steering gear with the Power Steering Control Module -J500-, complete the "Control Module, Replacing" program, using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Only Audi Q7:

-- Then, also select the "End Position of the Steering Gear, Readapting" program. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRIES .

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

All:

Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .