Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Audi A8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Servotronic, assembly overview: Notes
NOTE:
The following list refers to Fig 1.
- Power steering gear with tie rods
- Removing and installing. See POWER STEERING GEAR, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
- Strainer
- Sealing ring
- Always replace
- Sealing ring
- Always replace
- Servotronic solenoid valve -N119-
- Different versions
- Replacement of Servotronic solenoid valve -N119- involves removing power steering gear
- Checking. See SERVOTRONIC SOLENOID VALVE -N119-, CHECKING .
- Servotronic solenoid valve -N119-
- Different versions
- Replacement of Servotronic solenoid valve -N119- involves removing power steering gear.
- Checking. See SERVOTRONIC SOLENOID VALVE -N119-, CHECKING .
- Hex socket head bolt, 3 Nm (27 in lb)
- Connector for Servotronic
- Different versions
- To facilitate removal and installation of power steering gear on vehicles with Servotronic, Servotronic solenoid valve -N119- has been provided with an approx. 80 cm long cable. The connector for this cable now has a round plug instead of a square one.
- Both versions (square plug/round plug) are fully interchangeable in relation to the power steering gear.
- When replacing the Servotronic steering gear, the Servotronic valve may have to be exchanged to match the connector.
- Relay plate E
- Located in the passenger side footwell.
- Servotronic control module -J236- (position 12)
- Checking voltage supply. See VOLTAGE SUPPLY FOR SERVOTRONIC, CHECKING .
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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.