Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Steering Column
Overview - Steering Column, Manual
1 - Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example,
using a thread tap).
- Install the bolt first, then pull on the steering intermediate shaft
several time to make sure it is secure. Tighten the bolt.
2 - Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".
- Pay attention to the installed position of the sealing boot
3 - Central Tube
4 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel Central Tube; Overview -
Instrument Panel Central Tube.
5 - Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel Central Tube; Mounting
Bracket, Removing and Installing.
6 - Bolt
7 - Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-,
Removing and Installing".
- If the control module is being replaced, then select "replace"
control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in
Guided Functions.
8 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
9 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
10 - Steering Column
- There are different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to
the Parts Catalog.
- Calibrate after replacing the steering column on a vehicle with
dynamic steering. Refer to
→ Chapter "Dynamic Steering Basic Setting".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Removing and Installing".
- Check for damage. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Checking for Damage".
11 - Handle
12 - Bolt
13 - Bolt
- For attaching the pedal assembly
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Brake System; Rep. Gr.46.
14 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
15 - Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example,
using a thread tap).
16 - Nut
Overview - Steering Column, Power
1 - Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example,
using a thread tap).
- Install the bolt first, then pull on the steering intermediate shaft
several time to make sure it is secure. Tighten the bolt.
2 - Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".
- Pay attention to the installed position of the sealing boot
3 - Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-,
Removing and Installing".
4 - Central Tube
5 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel Central Tube; Overview -
Instrument Panel Central Tube.
6 - Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel Central Tube; Mounting
Bracket, Removing and Installing.
7 - Bolt
8 - Bolt
- 5 Nm
- 9 - Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-,
Removing and Installing".
- Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system
- If the control module is being replaced, then select "replace"
control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in
Guided Functions.
10 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
11 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
12 - Steering Column
- There are different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to
the Parts Catalog.
- Calibrate after replacing the steering column on a vehicle with
dynamic steering. Refer to
→ Chapter "Dynamic Steering Basic Setting".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Removing and Installing".
- Check for damage. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Checking for Damage".
13 - Bolt
- For attaching the pedal assembly
- Tightening specification.
14 - Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing.
15 - Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example,
using a thread tap).
16 - Nut
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Visual Check
- Check whether steering column parts show signs of damage.
Functional Check
- Check whether steering column can be turned without catching
or difficulty of movement.
- Ch
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
WARNING
Note the following before working on the steering
column:
Compone
Overview - Steering Gear, Steering Gear with Tie Rods
1 - Electromechanical Steering Gear with Tie Rods
With Power Steering Control Module -J500-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→&
SEE MORE:
Fig. 4 Driver information system in the instrument cluster
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster: example information line
The information in the driver information system
is shown in B tabs A fig. 4. The
following
content is possible depending on vehicle equipment:
The second and third tabs are only visib
General Information
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
Tire inflation pressure must be OK.
The tire tread must not be worn down on one side and should
be at least 4 mm deep.
The tire must not have any flat spots.
It is not possible to balance a flat spot