Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of destroying the steering gear from moisture and dirt getting inside when the boot is faulty.
- A visible film of grease present on the steering rack near the splines. If the film of grease is missing, replace the steering gear.
- Dirt must not enter through the faulty boot or get into the open steering gear, when removing the steering gear components or when greasing the steering gear.
NOTE:
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.
-- Remove the nut from the tie rod.
-- Open the spring clamp -3- with the Hose Clip Pliers :V.A.G 1921 and remove it.
-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear.