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General Information: Notes

Power steering pump is not designed to be serviced. If a customer has reported a problem, determine cause via the pressure test and leak test. If there is a problem, replace the power steering pump.

Oil circulation in Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles is identical to Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles except that the hydraulic lines are routed from left to right at the steering gear.

NOTE:
  • If power steering fluid is low in the reservoir, check the steering system for leaks.
  • In case of leaks near line connections, check lines/line connections for proper seal, if necessary tighten and wipe dry.
  • Replacement pumps from the distribution center do not contain any fluid. Before installing, fill pump with G 002 000 hydraulic oil and turn pump by hand. Otherwise, the pump may be noisy when operating or may even get damaged.
  • Oil type: G 002 000 hydraulic fluid

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

  1. Power steering gear 
  2. Expansion hose 
    • Tighten union nut to 40 Nm (at item 19) while counterholding hex bolt.
  3. Return hose 
  4. Cover with dipstick 
  5. Hex bolt,9 Nm 
  6. Power steering fluid reservoir 
    • Capacity 0.85L
  7. Rubber bushing 
  8. Return hose 

    Located between power steering fluid reservoir and cooling line

  9. Intake hose 
  10. Clamp 
    • Tighten using VAG1275
  11. Clamp 
    • Tighten using VAG1275
  12. Combination bolt 
    • 9 Nm
  13. Cooling line 
  14. Line 
    • Marking must align with the intake hose marking
  15. Intake hose 
    • Marking -P- faces toward pump
  16. Power steering pump 
  17. Seal, 16 22 
    • Always replace
  18. Banjo fitting, 47 Nm 
    • M16 x 1.5
  19. Expansion hose 
    • Partial section with line, goes to steering gear
  20. Hex bolt, 6 Nm 
    • M6 x 20
  21. Coolant line 
  22. Hex-nut, tighten to 20 Nm. 
    • M8
    • Secures expansion hose to coolant line
  23. Sheet-metal screw and washer assembly 
    • 2 Nm
  24. Heat shield 
  25. Spring nut 
    • 1.3 Nm
  26. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering System Components (6-Cylinder Engine)
    G02733242Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.