Power Steering System, Filling And Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Do not re-use drained power steering fluid. When replacing steering assemblies or changing power steering fluid, always clean the filter screen with solvent.

-- Fill power steering fluid to the MAX mark on dipstick.

-- With vehicle raised and engine not running, turn steering wheel forcefully from one stop to the other so air can escape from system.

NOTE:

Any air that remains in the steering system will escape by itself after a while with the engine running.

-- Fill power steering fluid to MAX mark on oil dipstick.

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-- With front wheels straight, let engine idle approx. 2 minutes.

-- Note fluid level.

-- As soon as no more bubbles rise in reservoir, stop engine and immediately fill power steering reservoir with fluid.

Refer to marks on reservoir and/or dipstick.