Hydraulic Power Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

-- Lightly coat the seals -1- and -5- with Hydraulic Oil before installing.

-- Insert the pressure line -3- and return line -2- completely when installing.

-- Install the stabilizer bar -1-. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Install both bolts -2- loosely at first and then tighten them.

-- Install the crossbrace -4-. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5 COUPE .

-- Install the crossbrace -4-. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 CABRIOLET .

-- Remove the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 3094 from the evacuation hose -1- and return hose -2-.

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-- Bring the steering gear into the center position. Refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR, STEERING CENTERING .

-- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .

-- Check power steering fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Check all open line connections for leaks. Refer to STEERING, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .