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Power steering gear, assembly overview: Notes

The power steering gear is removed and installed complete with tie rods and steering damper.

NOTE: The following list refers to Fig 1.
  1. Bolt with washer, 70 Nm (52 ft lb) 
  2. Connector for Servotronic 
    • Different versions
    • To facilitate removal and installation of power steering gear on vehicles with Servotronic, Servotronic solenoid valve -N119- has been provided with an approx. 80 cm long cable. The connector for this cable now has a round plug instead of a square one.
    • When replacing Servotronic steering gear, Servotronic valve may have to be exchanged to match the connector.
  3. Phillips-head bolt, 12 Nm (9 ft lb) 
    • Screw plug for steering centering

    See SCREW PLUG FOR STEERING CENTERING  and STEERING CENTERING: .

  4. Steering damper 
  5. Bolt with washer, 70 Nm (52 ft lb) 
  6. Power steering gear with tie rods 
  7. Self-locking nut, 50 Nm (37 ft lb) 
    • Always replace
  8. Bolt with washer, 7 Nm (62 in lb) 
  9. Bolt 
  10. Sealing boot 
    • Check for tears and chafing
  11. Eccentric bolt 
    • Turn clockwise to loosen
    • Turn counter-clockwise to tighten
  12. Steering column 
    NOTE: Never disconnect sliding mechanism between top and bottom section of steering column.

    Shifting by more than +/- 5 cm can damage the steering column.

    See STEERING COLUMN TRANSPORT LOCK  to avoid causing damage.

  13. Self-locking nut, 40 Nm (30 ft lb) 
    • Always replace
  14. Sealing ring 
    • Always replace
  15. Expansion hose 
  16. Banjo bolt, 40 Nm (30 ft lb) 
    • With integrated non-return valve
  17. Return hose 
  18. Banjo bolt, 47 Nm (35 ft lb) 
  19. Sealing ring 
    • Always replace
  20. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview
    G02727606Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.