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
READ NEXT:
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:
Removing
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Open the release and the disconnect the connectors
-1- and -2-.
- Disconnect the connector -3-.
- Disconnect t
A new vehicle must be broken in, and the break-in
distance should be 1,000 miles (1,500 km). Do
not drive at speeds that will exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permitted engine speed (RPM) for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration
during this period. You may gradually
start increasing