1997 AUDI A4 Suspension Steering Column Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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On vehicles with automatic transmission,
lock cable must be engaged

- To engage lock cable, first turn ignition key to position -B- (ignition ON).
- Move selector lever to park position.
- Install lock cable -2- in steering lock housing. Make sure locking clip -1-
engages.
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Functional check for lock cable

Basic adjustment and routing of lock cable:
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 37
- Turn ignition key to position -B- (ignition ON).

It must be possible to move selector lever from park position
without any resistance
It must only be possible to remove ignition key when selector lever
is in park position and ignition key is in OFF position -A-
- Move selector lever to park position.
Ignition lock must operate freely
With ignition key in position -A- (ignition OFF) it should not be
possible to move selector lever from park position. Ignition key can
be removed
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Installing, continued for all vehicles

- Install steering column switches with trim.

- Align steering column so that gaps in trim are
even.

- Tighten socket-head bolts -1- on steering column.
Tightening torque: 22.5 Nm (17 ft lb)
- Install driver's side storage compartment.
- Install steering wheel page 48
-67
(for sports steering wheel page
48
-70
).
- Install driver-side airbag unit page 48
-64
(for sport steering wheel
page 48
-68
).
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Steering column, checking for damage

Determining if steering column must be replaced
following an accident:

Visual check

- Check all steering column components for
damage.

Functional check

- Make sure steering column turns easily without
jerking.

- Make sure steering column can be adjusted for
height and reach.

- Check gap (dimension -A-) between slide and mounting bracket.
If dimension -A- is larger than 0.5 mm (0.20 in.), steering column is
damaged and must be replaced
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Steering lock housing, removing and
installing


Removing

WARNING!

Before removing the steering column, make
sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead
position.
Observe the safety precautions for working
on airbags page 48
-62
.

Non compliance with the above can cause
failure of the airbag system.

- Remove driver-side airbag unit page 48
-64

(for sport steering wheel page 48
-68
).

- Remove steering wheel page 48
-67
(for
sports steering wheel page 48
-70
).

- Remove steering column switch page 48
-
85
.

- On vehicles with automatic transmission,
disengage lock cable page 48
-85
.
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Removing and installing lock cylinder:
Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 94

Installing - Drill out or chisel off shear bolts using suitable chisel -1-.
- Install new shear bolts.
- Tighten shear bolts until heads shear off.
- On vehicles with automatic transmission, engage lock cable page
48
-90
.
- Check function of lock cable page 48
-92
.
- Install steering column switch.
- Install steering wheel page 48
-67
(for sports steering wheel page
48
-70
).
- Install driver-side airbag unit page 48
-64
(for sport steering wheel
page 48
-68
).
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