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

1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

Power Steering Pump: Installation

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Installation

NOTE: Prior to installation, add hydraulic fluid to suction end of power steering pump. Turn pump by hand, until fluid emerges from discharge end.

Add hydraulic fluid to suction end. Turn power steering pump until fluid emerges from discharge end. Tighten bolts (1 and 2) to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). See Figure .

NOTE: Always install NEW seals.

On model year 1997 and up, install pressure line and tighten banjo bolt (2) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Install suction hose (1). Mark "P", on suction hose must align with seam on pump. See Fig 1 . Remove 3094 hose clamps. See Figure .
On other model years, install pressure line, and tighten banjo bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Install suction hose (1). See Figure .

NOTE: Adjustment of V-belt tension for coolant pump is not possible.

Install and tighten bolts for water pump pulley. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install fan at viscous coupling, and tighten. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pump (1.8L Turbo: AEB, ATM & AWM)

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