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For vehicles through model year 1998: Notes

NOTE: For vehicles from model year 1999, see FOR VEHICLES FROM MODEL YEAR 1999 .

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

  1. Hex bolt, 67 Nm 
  2. Boot seal 
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  3. Eccentric bolt 
    • Torx T50
    • To release tension, turn clockwise.
    • To tension, turn counterclockwise.
  4. Steering column 
  5. Self-locking hex nut, 30 Nm 
    • Always replace
  6. Screw and washer assembly, 7 Nm 
    • For adjusting toe-in
  7. Bolt 
  8. Self-locking nut, 45 Nm 
    • Always replace
  9. Return hose 
  10. Expansion hose 
  11. Cylinder bolt, 13 Nm 
  12. Power steering gear with tie rods 
  13. Banjo bolt, 40 Nm 
    • With integrated checkvalve
  14. Seal, 14 x 20 
    • Always replace
  15. Banjo bolt, 47 Nm 
  16. Seal, 16 x 22 
    • Always replace
  17. Hex bolt, 35 Nm 
  18. Outer steering shock absorber 
    • Only for 6- cylinder models
  19. Socket 
  20. Rubber bushing 
    • Two-piece
  21. Hex-nut, tighten to 10 Nm. 
    • To loosen and tighten, counterhold hex bolt on piston rod for steering shock absorber.
  22. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Assembly (Vehicles Through Model Year 1998)
    G02733366Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.