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.
Vehicles with 8-cyl. engine, biturbo
2004 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Vehicles with 8-cyl. engine, biturbo
NOTE:
- Always replace seals
- Do not reuse fluid you have drained.
- Hydraulic fluid: Part No. G 002 000
- When replacing the power steering pump always check alignment of the pulleys for A/C compressor and power steering pump.
The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Sheet-metal screw and washer assembly, 22 Nm
- Bracket
- Socket-head bolt, 22 Nm
- Rear mount for power steering pump to bracket
- Slotted bushing
- For tolerance compensation
- Expansion hose
- Power steering pump - steering gear
- Note installation position:
- Angle -a- : approx. 75°
- Banjo bolt, 47 Nm
- Seals
- Always replace
- intake hose
- Power steering pump - fluid reservoir
- Note installation position:
- Angle -b- : approx. 90°
- Banjo bolt, 50
- Power steering pump
- Fill with fluid before installing. See POWER STEERING / OIL CIRCULATION FOR 8-CYLINDER ENGINE , Notes:
- Checking delivery pressure, see DELIVERY PRESSURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP, CHECKING .
- Removing and installing, see POWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Shims
- Choose shims so that pulleys for A/C compressor and power steering pump align.
- Check alignment of ribbed belt. See CHECK AND ADJUST ALIGNMENT OF PULLEY .
- Belt pulley
- Socket-head bolt, 22 Nm
- Use 3212 special tool to counterhold when loosening or tightening
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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.