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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Steering Column

Overview - Steering Column, Manual

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

  • 5 Nm

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

  • 5 Nm

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

  • 3 Nm

Overview - Steering Column, Power

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

  • 5 Nm

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

  • 3 Nm

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