1997 AUDI A4 Suspension Steering Gear Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Steering gear, removing and
installing

Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items

Repair Manual, Body Exterior and Repair
Manual, Body Interior
VAG1907 centering tool
3094 hose clamps

Removing

- Remove plenum chamber cover.

- Remove battery.

CAUTION!

Before disconnecting the battery, determine
the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.

- Remove driver's side storage compartment:

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- Center steering wheel and remove ignition
key.

- Move steering wheel slightly so that steering
lock engages.

CAUTION!

If the steering wheel is turned excessively
with the steering gear removed, the spiral
spring for the airbag system may be turned
too far and damaged.
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- Unscrew nut -1- at steering column universal joint.
-
Release by turning eccentric bolt (Torx T50) clockwise, and remove
bolt.

- Swing universal joint clear.
- Pull bulkhead collar inward to remove.
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CAUTION! - Secure steering column with safety wire before removing steering
column from steering gear pinion.
The splines between top and bottom parts of the steering column
must not be separated during the removal and installation
procedure. Turn the steering wheel into center position and do not alter
position during repairs, otherwise the airbag unit spiral spring
may be damaged.

- Pinch off suction and return lines using 3094 hose clamps.
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- Remove front wheels.

- Remove bolts -3- and -4-.
- Disconnect tie rod ends.

- Unscrew plastic nut (arrow).
- Pry out clips and remove cover (clips not visible in illustration).
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- Place drip tray underneath to catch hydraulic
fluid.

CAUTION!
Always dispose of used hydraulic fluid properly. - Remove 22 mm banjo bolts and disconnect return line from steering
gear.

- Remove 19 mm banjo bolt and disconnect supply line from steering
gear.
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Note:
Make sure that the bulkhead seal is not damaged by the steering gear
pinion. - Remove steering gear mounting bolts -1-, -2- and -3-.
- Remove steering gear through left-hand wheel housing (second
technician required).
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Installing

With the steering gear removed, VAG1907 is used to hold the rack in the
in the center position during installation:
- Remove bolt -1- from steering gear.
- Align center mark (arrow) in rack with threaded hole -2- in steering
gear.
- Install special tool VAG1907 hand-tight.
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