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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMN48 STEERINGDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING GEAR OVERVIEW, GENERATION I
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT

Steering Gear Overview, Generation I

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Steering Gear Overview, Generation I
Fig 1: Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear (Generation I)
GWWN48-10067Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Steering Gear Housing
  2. Tie Rod
    • 100 Nm
    • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD .
  3. Left Tie Rod End
    • Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.
  4. Nut
    • 55 Nm
    • Nut must be counter held on tie rod end using a wrench when loosening and tightening.
  5. Spring Clamp
  6. Boot
    • Removing and installing, refer to BOOT .
    • Check for damage.
    • Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted.
  7. Clamp
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Install a new clamp with locking pliers VAS 6199.
  8. Gasket
    • Between steering gear and vehicle interior.
  9. Bolt
    • 15 Nm
  10. Cover
  11. Gasket
    • Always replace if removed.
  12. Steering Pinion with Steering Angle Sensor
  13. Sensor Wire
    • Removing and installing, refer to SENSOR WIRE .
    • Electrical connection between the sensor and servo motor with control module.
  14. Right Tie Rod End
    • Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.
  15. Bolt
    • 35 Nm
  16. Clamp with Nuts
    • Removing and installing, refer to RUBBER BUSHING .
    • Always replace if removed.
  17. Rubber Bushing
  18. Bracket
  19. Seal
    • Always replace if removed.
  20. Servo Motor with Control Module
    • Removing and installing, refer to SERVOMOTOR WITH CONTROL MODULE .
    • With power steering control module -J500-.
    • With electromechanical power steering motor -V187-.
    • With Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G577-.
    • Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.
  21. Clip
  22. Contact Foil
    • Not an individual component, is installed on the thrust piece.
    • Coat with supplied grease G 052 192 A1 on contact side facing steering rack.
  23. Hydraulic Thrust Piece
  24. Seal
    • Installed on the hydraulic thrust piece.
  25. Seal
    • Insert into steering gear housing between thrust piece and adjustment screw.
  26. Adjustment Bolt
    • For the hydraulic thrust piece.
    • Always replace if removed.
  27. Rubber Plug
  28. Adjustment Bolt
    • For the mechanical thrust piece.
    • Always replace if removed.
  29. Spring
  30. Seal
    • Installed on mechanical thrust piece.
  31. Mechanical Thrust Piece
  32. Contact Foil
    • Not an individual component, is installed on the thrust piece.
    • Coat with supplied grease G 052 192 A1 on contact side facing steering rack.
  33. Nut
    • 25 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
  34. Screw Plug
    • 65 Nm
    • Fill with grease G 052 192 A1 before installing.
    • Coat thread with LOCTITE®5910.
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