STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING Audi S5 I facelift

STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING

After steering system reconstruction, system must be bled differently depending on extent of reconstruction.

Bleeding after Replacing Entire Steering System or Replacing Steering Gear

Fill the reservoir completely.

Lift the vehicle just enough so that all the wheels are off the ground.

1. Engine switched off

Turn steering wheel from lock to lock 10 times, with engine switched off.

Fill the reservoir completely.

Briefly start engine (max. 2 seconds).

Pump must not draw in any air. Steering wheel must not be turned under any circumstances.

Approximately 30 sec. wait between individual engine starts.

Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

Repeat this process until oil level remains constant.

Turn steering wheel from lock to lock 10 times, with engine switched off.

Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

Start engine.

Turn steering wheel 10 times from stop to stop.

Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

Any air in remaining in the steering system will dissipate by itself when driving over the next 10 to 20 km (6 to 12 mph).

Bleeding after Replacing a Component in the Steering System, Except for the Steering Gear

Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

Briefly start engine (max. 2 seconds).

Pump must not draw in any air and steering wheel must not be turned under any circumstances.

Approximately 30 sec. wait between individual engine starts.

Inspect hydraulic oil level and fill as needed.

Repeat this process until oil level remains constant.

Start the engine and allow it to run 2 3 minutes, do not turn the steering wheel.

Any air in remaining in the steering system will dissipate by itself when driving over the next 10 to 20 km (6 to 12 mph).

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1. Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CCBA] Exterior Lights, Switches»(ref-522407-S35759437962013011400000) .
2. Steering Wheel Removing and installing, refer to «STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG»(ref-522302-S32835641272013011400000) .
3. Bolt Coupe tightening specification: 50 Nm Cabriolet/Sportback tightening specification: 30 Nm + 90° turn Always replace if removed.
4. Electrical Connection
5. Electrical Connection
6. Driver Side Airbag Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-522301-S09263809282013011400000) . WARNING: Follow safety precautions when working on airbag. Refer to «General Safety Precautions»(ref-522301-S32957495312013011400000) .
7. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «Description and Operation»(ref-522301-S16969801542013011400000) .
8. Cap

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1. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «Description and Operation»(ref-522378-S34277936812013011400000) .
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Central Tube
4. Bolt 5 Nm
5. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- Installed on vehicles with lock locking system. Removing and installing, refer to «ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL MODULE -J764»(ref-522302-S27500958662013011400000) . If the module was replaced, the following work must performed using the vehicle diagnostic tester. Select the program in "Guided Functions" and follow the prompts on the screen.
6. Steering Column Depending on the version of the steering (with or without dynamic steering) different versions of the steering columns are installed. Actuator -arrow- installed on vehicles with dynamic steering. The actuator -arrow- must not be loosened or separated from the steering column. The actuator and the steering column are one component; they are replaced together. The actuator -arrows- has a "safety lock for the active steering" (locking magnet). "Safety lock for active steering" (locking magnet), removing and installing, refer to «ACTIVE STEERING SAFETY LOCK (LOCKING MAGNET)»(ref-522302-S40721488662013011400000) . If the steering column and adjuster were replaced, then it is necessary to perform a basic setting on the dynamic steering. Refer to «DYNAMIC STEERING BASIC SETTING»(ref-522371-S37338227822013011400000) . Removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-522302-S31861747882013011400000) . Check for damage. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN, CHECKING FOR DAMAGE»(ref-522302-S36326615432013011400000) .
7. Right Knee Bar Installed depending on the country version.
8. Bolt 20 Nm 22 Nm on the Cabriolet. Quantity: 2 Depending on the country version, the knee bar is bolted on the right driver side. Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-522302-S31861747882013011400000) .
9. Bolt Tightening specifications, refer to «Description and Operation»(ref-522378-S34277936812013011400000) .
10. Bolt 20 Nm Quantity: 2 Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-522302-S31861747882013011400000) .
11. Bolt 20 Nm Quantity: 2 Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-522302-S31861747882013011400000) .
12. Handle
13. Bolt 3 Nm
14. Bolt 20 Nm Quantity: 2 Follow the assembly sequence when installing. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(ref-522302-S31861747882013011400000) .
15. Bolt 30 Nm + 90° turn Always replace if removed. The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
16. Protective Boot Align the positioning arrow to the "12 o'clock position".
17. Steering Intermediate Shaft Removing and installing, refer to «STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-522302-S19509649772013011400000) .
18. Bolt 30 Nm + 90° turn Always replace if removed. The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).