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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

General Information: Notes

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Notes
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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 reservoir, check 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. Return hose 
  3. Expansion hose 
    • Partial section with line, goes to steering gear
  4. Heat shield 
  5. Cover with dipstick 
  6. Hex bolt, 9 Nm 
  7. Power steering fluid reservoir 
    • Capacity 0.85L
  8. Rubber bushing 
  9. Return hose 
    • Located between power steering fluid reservoir and cooling line
  10. Intake hose 
  11. Clamp 
    • Tighten using VAG1275
  12. Clamp 
    • Tighten using VAG1275
  13. Rubber buffer 
  14. Hex-nut, tighten to 9 Nm. 
    • M6
  15. Cooling line 
  16. Sleeve 
  17. Screw and washer assembly, 9 Nm 
  18. Torx bolts (T25) 
    • 5 Nm
    • M5 x 12
  19. Line 
    • Marking must align with intake hose marking
  20. Intake hose 
    • Marking -P- must align with flash on pump
  21. Power steering pump 
  22. Seal, 16 22 
    • Always replace
  23. Banjo fitting, 47 Nm 
    • M16 x 1.5
  24. Expansion hose 
    • Partial section with line, goes to steering gear
  25. Hex bolt, 7.5 Nm 
    • M8 x 15
  26. Union nut 
    • Tighten to 40 Nm while counterholding hex bolt.
    • Markings must align with each other
  27. Sheet-metal screw and washer assembly 
    • 2 Nm
  28. Heat shield 
  29. Spring nut 
    • 1.3 Nm
    30. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering System Components (2.7L 6-Cylinder BiTurbo Engine)
    G02733268Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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