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– Remove steering gear downward toward left side of vehicle
-direction of arrow 2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Tighten new screws from subframe, refer to
⇒ “2.1 Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview”,
page 17 .
Tightening specifications, refer to
⇒ “3.1 Steering Gear Overview”, page 292 .
– Bleed steering system, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Steering System, Bleeding after Replacing”,
page 311 .
– Check the steering system for leaks, refer to
⇒ “4.3 Steering System, Checking for Leaks”, page 312 .
– Check hydraulic fluid level and fill, if necessary, refer to
⇒ “4.1 Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil Level”,
page 310 .
– An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
⇒ “5 Wheel Alignment”, page 247 .
– Perform Steering Angle Sensor - G85- basic setting with -Ve‐
hicle Diagnostic Tester- .
3.3 Steering Gear, Servicing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Steering Gear Grease
Note
♦
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
♦
Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not permissible.
♦
To grease the rack, only use Steering Gear Grease .
♦
There are two different tie rod ends being installed: one marked with “R” and one marked with “L” and an
“arrow”. They indicate the driving direction. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
298 Rep. Gr.48 - Steering