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Steering: Component Locations Audi A6 C5 facelift

Steering Column Switches 11 illustrations ~985 words

Special tools and equipment

  1. 3094 hose clamps
  2. VAG1402 power steering tester
  1. 3094 hose clamp
  2. 3204 drift
  3. 3212 spanner wrench
  4. 3312 Open-end wrench
  5. VAG1331 torque wrench Measurement range: 5 to 50 Nm. VAG1332 torque wrench Measurement range: 40 to 200 Nm.
  1. V.A.G1275 hose clamp pliers

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Scheme 11: Removing

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  1. Unclip upper part of engine cover and remove.
  2. Remove bolts for air duct for air cleaner housing at front apron and lift air duct out.
  3. Disconnect 5-pin connector from ignition coils.
  4. Disconnect three rear connectors -A- from ignition coils.
  5. Remove 4 mounting bolts.
  6. Swing ignition coil bracket toward rear.
  7. Counterhold pulley for viscous fan using 3212 spanner wrench and remove viscous fan using 3312 open-end spanner (FAN HAS LEFT HAND THREADS).
  8. Lift viscous fan up and out.
  9. Remove electric fan by first removing bolt -1
  10. The wiring for electric fan is secured to air guide of the viscous fan using clips. Remove these clips
  11. To remove clips, turn electric fan slightly in direction of (arrow).
  12. Move electric fan aside to right. NOTE: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys. Turn tensioner toward right using a long torque wrench and 17 mm socket insert. When both bores align (arrows), secure using 3204 drift Remove ribbed belt from belt pulley. Unbolt belt pulley for power steering pump, counterhold with 3212 spanner wrench. Pinch off intake line and return line using 3094 hose clamps. The line for the expansion hose is bolted to cylinder head. See «POWER STEERING PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196277-S01695017322005100800000) , item no. 20. Remove these bolts. Open clamp -1- and remove intake hose. Unbolt expansion hose -2-. Unbolt power steering pump bracket. Remove pump together with bracket. Unbolt power steering pump from bracket.
  1. VAG1921 hose clip pliers
  2. VAG1402 power steering tester
  3. VAG1402/3 adapter
  1. 3094 hose clamp
  2. 3204 drift
  3. 3212 spanner wrench
  4. 3312 Open-end wrench
  5. VAG1331 torque wrench Measurement range: 5 to 50 Nm. VAG1332 torque wrench Measurement range: 40 to 200 Nm.
  1. VAG1275 hose clamp pliers
  1. 3094 hose clamp
  2. VAG1402 power steering tester
  3. VAG1402/3 adapter
  1. 3094 hose clamp
  2. 3201 alignment gauge
  3. 3212 spanner wrench
  4. VAG1331 torque wrench Measurement range: 5 to 50 Nm. VAG1332 torque wrench Measurement range: 40 to 200 Nm.

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Scheme 19: Removing
  1. Remove bolts (arrows) and remove engine covers -A- and -B
  2. Remove cover -C- from power steering fluid reservoir.
  3. Disconnect green connector for A/C clutch / A/C compressor and remove the lower part of the connector from the bracket.
  4. Open cable tie down (arrow) on line to A/C compressor and let line hang free.
  5. Remove right toothed belt cover.
  6. Cover sharp corners with tape.
  7. Remove electric fan by removing bolt (arrow).
  8. Pull sealing lip away from front end slightly in area near electric fan.
  9. To remove clips, turn electric fan slightly in direction of (arrow).
  10. Move electric fan to side.
  11. Pinch off intake line using 3094 hose clamp.
  12. Remove noise insulation panel NOTE: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
  13. Remove clamp from refrigerant line.
  14. Move tensioner in direction of (arrow) to release tension on ribbed belt.
  15. Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning roller.
  16. Pinch off return lines using 3094 hose clamp.
  17. Place pan underneath vehicle to collect hydraulic fluid.
  18. Unbolt expansion hose -1- and intake hose -2- from pump.
  19. Seal connection holes using plugs.
  20. Remove bolt -3- for power steering pump/bracket.
  21. Unbolt belt pulley for power steering pump, counterhold with 3212 spanner wrench.
  22. Unbolt pump from bracket and remove downward and out.
  1. 3094 Hose clamp
  2. V.A.G 1402 Power steering tester
  3. V.A.G 1402/3 Adapter
  1. 3094 Hose clamp
  2. 3201 Alignment gauge
  3. 3204 Drift
  4. 3212 Pin wrench
  5. V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench Measuring range: 5...50 Nm V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench Measuring range: 40...200 Nm

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Scheme 20: Removing
Scheme 20: Removing
  1. Pull lock carrier forward. See «LOCK CARRIER, SERVICE POSITION»(ref-196278-S34319672162005100800000) .
  2. Disconnect connector -5- at charge air pressure sensor -G31-.
  3. Unfasten hose clamps -3- and -4-.
  4. Detach hoses at air recirculation valves.
  5. Screw out bolts -1- and -2- and detach air line.
  6. Remove air hose (arrows). NOTE: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
  7. To loosen ribbed belt swing tensioner in direction of (arrow).
  8. Insert drift 3204 into locating holes (arrow) to lock tensioners.
  9. Detach ribbed belt from power steering pump pulley.
  10. Remove bolts (arrows) from power steering pump ribbed belt pulley.
  11. Counterhold with pin wrench 3212, when loosening and tightening bolts (arrows).
  12. Take connectors (arrows) out of holder.
  13. Remove holder for connectors.
  14. Use hose clamps 3094 to pinch off hydraulic hoses. NOTE: Place cloth under disconnection points to catch hydraulic fluid.
  15. Disconnect intake hose -1- and expansion hose -2- at power steering pump.
  16. Remove bolts (arrows-).
  17. Take out power steering pump.
  1. 3094 hose clamps
  2. VAG1907 bolt for centering steering
  1. VAG1923 open end wrench insert
  2. VAG1332 torque wrench Measurement range: 40 to 200 Nm.

Note. Tie rods at left and right are identical. Tie rods can be removed and installed with steering gear installed.

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Scheme 21: Removing
  1. Remove front wheel.
  2. Remove hex bolt -1- and bolt -2-.
  3. Remove tie rod.
  4. Unscrew plastic nut -1-. see scheme 155
  5. Pry out clip -2-.
  6. Remove cover for tie rod. NOTE: Shown without wheel bearing housing and strut for the sake of illustration.
  7. Open clamps at boot.
  8. Pull boot as far toward outside as possible.
  9. Remove tie rod using VAG1923 special tool.
  10. Now replace boot or tie rod depending on extent of damage.

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