Steering Gear, Servicing
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
- Right Tie Rod End
- Check dust caps for damage and correct seating
- Nut
- 70 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
- Spring Clamp
- Boot
- Check for damage
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
- Do not crumple the boot
- Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
- Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease:G 052 168 A1
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199
- Tie Rod
- Steering Gear Housing
- Left Tie Rod End
- Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
- Nut
- 70 Nm
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
- Spring Clamp
- Boot
- Check for damage
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
- Do not crumple the boot
- Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
- Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease:G 052 168 A1
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Clamp
- Replace after removing
- Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199
- Tie Rod