Power Steering Gear

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Hose Clamp PliersVAG1275
• Torque wrench 50-200 NmVAG1332
• Steering Gear GreaseAOF 063 000 04

Fig 1: Steering Gear, Assembly Overview

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Tie Rod End
   • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD BALL JOINT .
   • Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.
2. Lock Nut
   • 55 Nm
3. Spring Clamp
   • Always replace
   • For the correct version. Refer to the Parts.
4. Boot
   • Check for damage.
   • Do not twist after adjusting the toe.
   • Can be replaced with steering gear installed.
   • Remove to replace the tie rods. Refer to TIE RODS .
5. Clamp
   • Always replace.
   • Clamping sleeves, installing. Refer to Installing .
6. Tie Rod
   • 100 Nm
   • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE RODS .
   • Grease joint with Steering Gear Grease.
7. Power Steering Gear
   • Grease joint with Steering Gear Grease.
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts.
8. Bolt
   • 3 Nm
9. Servotronic Solenoid Valve -N119-
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SERVOTRONIC SOLENOID VALVE .
   • Follow values can be requested VAS5051:
     • Speed signal
     • The voltage supply from vehicle electrical system control module 2 -J520-
     • Solenoid valve status
     • Measured current for solenoid valve control

     -- Connect VAS5051 and select troubleshooting using "Functions/Component selection".

     -- Then "body".

     -- Select "Electrical system".

     -- "01- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems".

     -- "Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 2 - J520-".

     -- "Electrical components".

     -- "Servotronic solenoid valve -N119-".

10. Seal
    • Always replace.
11. Seal
    • Always replace.
12. Strainer
    • Always replace.
13. Cylinder Bolt
    • 23 Nm