1999 AUDI A4 steering

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Power steering pump,
removing and installing

Notes:

Power steering pumps cannot be repaired. If
problems in the pump are suspected carry out
pressure and leakage tests. Replace the pump
if it is malfunctioning.
Check steering system for leaks if the fluid level
in the reservoir is low.
If there are leaks at the line connections first
tighten connections, wipe dry and then re-check
for leaks.
Checking the hydraulic fluid level page 48
-
22
.

Bleeding the steering system page 48
-24
.

Checking the steering system for leaks page 48
-25
.

Type of hydraulic fluid: G 002 000
Hydraulic system fluid capacity: 0.7-0.9 Liters
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Power steering pump (4-cyl. engine),
removing and installing


Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items

3204 3369 3094
VAG1590
Repair Manual, Body Exterior
Repair Manual, Body Interior
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical

Removing

Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 63
- Remove noise insulation panel.
- Remove front bumper:
- Move lock carrier to service position page 48
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Removing power steering pump pulley
(vehicles with 4-cyl. gasoline engine)

CAUTION!
Mark the running direction before removing. Reinstalling a used belt
in reversed running direction could damage the belt. - Remove coolant pump pulley.
- Remove ribbed belt.
- Remove power steering pump pulley.
- If necessary, file down corners of VAG1590 water pump wrench.
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Removing power steering pump (all engines)

- Using 3094 hose clamps, pinch off suction and return hoses.
- Place oil catch pan in position.

- Remove hose clamp -1- from suction hose.
- Remove suction hose, press out of retainer and lay to side.
- Remove pressure line -2-.
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Removing power steering pump (power
steering pump FP-4) m.y. 1997

- Remove hose clamp from suction hose -1-.
- Remove suction hose and lay to side.
- Remove expansion hose -2-.

- Remove bolts -1- and socket-head bolt -2-.
- Remove pump.
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Installing

Installation note:
Before installing a new power steering pump,
add hydraulic fluid to the suction end and turn the
pump by hand until fluid emerges from the
discharge end.

- Turn pump by hand until fluid emerges from discharge end.
- Tighten bolts -1- and -2-.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Installing power steering pump (power
steering pump FP-4) m.y. 1997

- Install pressure line and tighten banjo bolt -2-.

Always replace seals
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
- Install suction hose -1-.
Mark -P- (upper arrow) must align with seam on pump (lower arrow)
- Remove 3094 hose clamps.
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CAUTION!
Note:
Illustration is shown without the lock carrier installed for greater clarity.
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 63
- Install ribbed belt.
Mark the running direction before removing. Reinstalling a used
belt in reversed running direction could damage the belt. Make sure that the belt is correctly seated in the pulleys.
- Top off hydraulic fluid page 48
-22
.
- Install bumper:- Start engine and make sure ribbed belt runs properly.
- Check hydraulic fluid level page 48
-22
.
- Bleed steering system page 48
-24
.
- Check steering system for leaks page 48
-25
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