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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMN48 STEERINGDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING GEAR OVERVIEW, GENERATION II AND III
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT
Steering Gear Overview, Generation II And III
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Steering Gear Overview, Generation II And III
-Arrow- points in direction of travel
- Steering Gear Housing
- Tie Rod
- 100 Nm
- If faulty, replace with tie rod end.
- Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD .
- Left Tie Rod End
- Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.
- Nut
- 50 Nm
- Nut must be counter held on tie rod end using a wrench when loosening and tightening.
- Spring Clamp
- Boot
- Removing and installing, refer to BOOT .
- Check for damage.
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted.
- Clamp
- Always replace if removed.
- Install new clamp using locking pliers VAS 6199.
- Gasket
- Between steering gear and vehicle interior.
- Bolt
- For mounting cap List Item:Cover to steering gear housing List Item:Steering Gear Housing.
- Quantity: 2
- Cover
- Seal
- Steering Pinion with Steering Torque Sensor
- Sensor Wire
- Right Tie Rod End
- Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.
- Bolt
- For mounting servo motor to control module List Item:Servo Motor with Control Module on steering gear housing List Item:Steering Gear Housing.
- Clamp with Nuts
- Removing and installing, refer to GENERATION II STEERING GEAR RUBBER BUSHING .
- Always replace if removed.
- Not installed on vehicles with Generation III steering gear.
- The Generation III steering gear is secured to the housing with a bolt in this location.
- Rubber Bushing
- Removing and installing, refer to GENERATION II STEERING GEAR RUBBER BUSHING .
- Not installed on vehicles with Generation III steering gear.
- Bracket
- Removing and installing, refer to GENERATION II STEERING GEAR RUBBER BUSHING .
- Not installed on vehicles with Generation III steering gear.
- Seal
- Servo Motor with Control Module
- With power steering control module -J500-.
- with electromechanical power steering motor -V187-.
- With Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G577-.
- Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester
- Contact Foil
- Hydraulic Thrust Piece
- Seal
- Installed on hydraulic thrust piece List Item:Hydraulic Thrust Piece.
- Seal
- Insert into steering gear housing between thrust piece and adjustment screw.
- Adjustment Bolt
- For hydraulic thrust piece List Item:Hydraulic Thrust Piece.
- Rubber Plug
- Adjustment Bolt
- For mechanical thrust piece List Item:Mechanical Thrust Piece.
- Spring
- Screw Plug
- Nut
- Always replace if removed.
- Retaining Clip
- For mounting sensor wire List Item:Sensor Wire to steering gear housing List Item:Steering Gear Housing.
- Seal
- Installed on mechanical thrust piece List Item:Mechanical Thrust Piece.
- Mechanical Thrust Piece
- Contact Foil
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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.