For vehicles through model year 1998: Notes

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

1. Hex bolt, 67 Nm 
2. Boot seal 
   • Check for tears and scuffing
3. Eccentric bolt 
   • Torx T50
   • To release tension, turn clockwise.
   • To tension, turn counterclockwise.
4. Steering column 
5. Self-locking hex nut, 30 Nm 
   • Always replace
6. Screw and washer assembly, 7 Nm 
   • For adjusting toe-in
7. Bolt 
8. Self-locking nut, 45 Nm 
   • Always replace
9. Return hose 
10. Expansion hose 
11. Cylinder bolt, 13 Nm 
    • Locking screw for centering steering, see LOCKING SCREW FOR CENTERING STEERING 
12. Power steering gear with tie rods 
    • Removing and installing, see POWER STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 
    • Servicing, see STEERING GEAR, SERVICING 
13. Banjo bolt, 40 Nm 
    • With integrated checkvalve
14. Seal, 14 x 20 
    • Always replace
15. Banjo bolt, 47 Nm 
16. Seal, 16 x 22 
    • Always replace
17. Hex bolt, 35 Nm 
18. Outer steering shock absorber 
    • Only for 6- cylinder models
19. Socket 
20. Rubber bushing 
    • Two-piece
21. Hex-nut, tighten to 10 Nm. 
    • To loosen and tighten, counterhold hex bolt on piston rod for steering shock absorber.
Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Assembly (Vehicles Through Model Year 1998)
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.