Steering: Adjustments Audi A6 C5 facelift

Check and adjust alignment of pulley

1. Install 3201 level on A/C compressor pulley.
2. Pulley for power steering pump must align with pulley for A/C compressor. If the two pulleys do not align
3. Unbolt pulley for power steering pump.
4. Use shims available as replacement parts to adjust distance between two pulleys until they align.

Installation position expansion hose

1. Angle -a- : approx. 57°

1. Align expansion hose and tighten.
2. Install electric fan.
3. Route line for A/C clutch - A/C compressor and connect.
4. Remove adhesive tape.
5. Install covers for toothed belt, power steering fluid reservoir, and engine.
6. Tighten rear bolt on power steering pump.

Checking and adjusting pulley alignment

1. Position alignment gauge 3201 on ribbed belt pulley of air conditioner compressor. Ribbed belt pulley of power steering pump must coincide with ribbed belt pulley of air conditioner compressor If the two ribbed belt pulleys do not coincide
2. Align ribbed belt pulleys for power steering pump and air conditioner compressor by installing 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 mm thick shims. For Part no., see Parts Catalog.
3. Check alignment of ribbed belt pulleys again with alignment gauge 3201. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
4. Installation position of intake line Angle -b- : approx. 90°
5. Align and tighten intake line.
6. Installation position of expansion hose Angle -a- : approx. 75deg
7. Align and tighten expansion hose.
8. Detach hose clamps -3094-.

Electrical adjustment

Switch -A- can be used to electrically adjust height and length of steering column. Adjustment is also possible with ignition switched off.

Height adjustment

1. Press switch up/down.

Height is adjusted for as long as switch is pressed.

Longitudinal adjustment

1. Press switch to front/rear.

Height is adjusted for as long as switch is pressed.

On vehicles with seat memory, corresponding setting can be stored together with seat position.

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