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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWERREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPOWER STEERING GEARINSTALLATION

1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

Power Steering Gear: Installation

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Installation

NOTE: With steering gear removed, VAG 1907 is used to hold rack in center position during installation. See Fig 1 .

Remove bolt (1) from steering gear. See Fig 1 . Align center mark (arrow) in rack with threaded hole (2) in steering gear. Install special tool VAG 1907, and hand-tighten.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Gear Using VAG 1907
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
Position steering gear in plenum chamber.

NOTE: Ensure threads and bolt contact surfaces are free of oil and grease.

Install bolts (1 and 2), but DO NOT tighten. See Figure . Install bolt (3) and tighten to 48 ft. lbs. (65 N.m). Tighten bolts (1 and 2) to 48 ft. lbs. (65 N.m).
Install return hose and tighten 22 mm banjo bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Install supply line and tighten 19 mm banjo bolt to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m).

NOTE: Damaged seals must be replaced. Ensure seals are properly seated.

Re-install sealing boot. Release steering column lock. Center steering wheel. Connect universal joint to steering pinion.
Install eccentric Torx (R) bolt, engage counterclockwise and tighten nut.
Remove VAG1907 centering tool from steering gear. See Fig 1 . Install socket-head bolt (1) to seal off steering gear. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten nut on tensioning bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install driver's side knee bolster. Install wheel housing cover. Install front wheels. Tighten wheel lug bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
After installing steering gear, release 3094 hose clamps. Install battery and connect cables. Enter security code for radio, if necessary.
Check level of hydraulic fluid. See FLUID LEVEL CHECK under LUBRICATION.
Bleed steering system. See STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING under BLEEDING. Check steering system for leaks.
Check wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in SUSPENSION.

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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.