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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWERADJUSTMENTSSTEERING PLAY
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Steering Play
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Steering Play
NOTE:
Two technicians are required for adjustment.
- Ensure engine is turned off. Raise vehicle. Bring wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn steering wheel left and right (approximately 30° from center axis). Knocking noise will be heard if there is excessive play.
- With second technician, carefully turn adjustment screw until knocking noise can no longer be heard from inside vehicle. See Fig 1 .
- Road test vehicle. Steering must self-center when maneuvering or negotiating corners, without sticking. Re-adjust if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.