Audi Q7: Overview - Steering Gear

Overview - Steering Gear

1 - Steering Gear with Tie Rods

• With integrated Power Steering Control Module -J500-
• The Power Steering Control Module -J500- cannot be replaced separately if faulty replace the steering gear.
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".
• Servicing. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods".

2 - Bolt

• 80 Nm +180º
• Replace after removing

3 - Subframe

4 - Nut

• Pushed into the subframe
• Replace after removing

5 - Steering Intermediate Shaft

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".

6 - Bolt

• Tightening specification. Refer to -item 1-

7 - Wheel Bearing Housing

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".

8 - Nut

• 140 Nm
• Replace after removing
• After loosening remove the adhesive residue from the pin threads

Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods

1 - Clamp

• Replace after removing
• Do not open the new clamp
• Tensioning.

2 - Tie Rod

• 100 Nm
• Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".

3 - Steering Gear

• Grease the steering rack with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".

4 - Tie Rod End

• Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
• Check dimension. Refer to → Fig. "Tie Rod End Check Dimension"
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod End, Removing and Installing".

5 - Nut

• 80 Nm
• When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end

6 - Spring Clamp

• Replace after removing
• Spring Clamp, Installing.

7 - Boot

• Check for damage
• Replace after removing
• Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
• Do not crumple the boot
• Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to → Fig. "Tension the Inner Clamp Using the Clampling Pliers -VAG1682A-.".
• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Boot, Removing and Installing".

8 - Clamp

• Replace after removing
• Do not open the new clamp
• Tensioning. Refer to → Fig. "Tension the Inner Clamp Using the Clampling Pliers -VAG1682A-.".

9 - Tie Rod

• 100 Nm
• Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease -G 052 168 A1-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".

10 - Tie Rod End

• Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
• Check dimension. Refer to → Fig. "Tie Rod End Check Dimension"
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod End, Removing and Installing".

11 - Nut

• 80 Nm
• When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end

12 - Spring Clamp

• Replace after removing
• Spring Clamp, Installing. Refer to → Fig. "Outer Boot Installation Position".

13 - Boot

• Check for damage
• Replace after removing
• Do not turn when toe is being adjusted
• Do not crumple the boot
• Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
• Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Outer Boot Installation Position".
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Boot, Removing and Installing".

Tie Rod End Check Dimension

• Place a steel ruler -2- on the tie rod end and push it all the up to the edge -arrow- of the tie rod end -1-.
• Replace the complete steering gear with the tie rod and tie rod end if the check dimension -a- is less than 200 mm.

Outer Boot Installation Position

• Dimension -a- = 2 mm.

Tension the Inner Clamp Using the Clampling Pliers -VAG1682A-.

- Attach the Clampling Pliers -VAG1682A- as shown.

• The jaws on the pliers must be centered -arrow- on the clamp -2-.

  Note

• The spindle threads must turn easily. If necessary, coat with MoS₂ lubricating grease.
• If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.

- Tension the clamp by turning the spindle -1- with the torque wrench, at the same time do not tilt the clamping pliers.

Tightening Specifications

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