I'm writing this off the top of my head, When I get home from work I will update with corrections and torq specs from my Bentley. (edit: no.... I probably wont ever do this)
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First off you will need
- 13MM 12 point socket
- 15MM Socket.
- 16MM Socket
- 19MM Socket
- 22MM Socket
- 6mm Allen Socket
- 8mm socket
There is a total of 12 Bolts to remove the rack.
First off, The rack is located under your battery tray, Above your transmission and behind your engine.
( thank Boris from the R&D team for Audi)
The first step is going to be to jack the front of your car up, Put it on jack stands and remove the front wheels.
MAKE SURE THEY ARE STRAIGHT!!!
you should be faced with this
take note of the fluid hardlines as we will be working with them later on in the diy.
Remove the 15mm bolt from the top of the Tie Rod and then remove the 16 mm nut+bolt from the knuckle. Hammer out the Tie rod and do the same on the other side.
Now that thats done you can stand up, stretch and have a beer.
Next you're going to remove your battery tray cover and your battery.
Now unscrew your coolant reservoir, unclip the sensor and move that out of the way
here you will need some extensions,
Leave the passenger side top bolt connected and just loosen it as far as you can. - we will use this to pivot the rack (for easier access to banjo bolts)
There are three 12point 13mm Bolts holding the rack to the chassis, Two are accessible from the top and one from the bottom.
Remove the Drivers side top bolt and the Drivers side bottom bolt by reaching under the coolant reservoir.
Here is a pic for reference.
Here is a picture for reference so you know where to look for the bottom bolt.
(pic is flipped dont take it to heart I'll try and fix this but it gives you the just of it.)
Now that the two driver side bolts are out go inside the car. Remove the drivers side knee cover under the steering wheel.
(2 8mm bolts on both sides) set the trim aside and you will see the steering shaft connected to the Rack.
Using a 6mm allen socket remove the bolt and pull the steering column out from the rack. Make sure you tie this up so it doesnt extend or move MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT!!. (pics to come)
its time to attack the fluid bolts AKA Banjo Bolts. Take note of the angle of which they are originally installed at.
They are very hard to get at. I had to shave a socket to allow room.
Because you still have the passenger rack/chassis bolted in and loosened (right?), you can pivot the rack to allow for more room.
Fluid bolts are accessible from the drivers side.
The fluid bolts are connect to the hardlines, one goes to the pump and one goes to the steering cooler/reservoir.
One bolt is a 19mm and one is a 22mm. Make sure to have a drain pan to collect fluid because they will leak when removed.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE CRUSH WASHERS ON THESE BOLTS
Now is probably the hardest part.
Time to wiggle the rack out. It takes lots of ninja skills and wizard magic to successfully get it out. I cant be much help in that case but If you've made it this far I'm sure you will be able to figure it out.
I'll leave this here to tease you.
Installation is opposite of removal, weasel the new rack into its new home and put in the passenger side 12point bolt and pivot the rack to install the banjo bolts. Take note of the angle at which they are connected. Always replace crush washers.
then you can pop the steering column foam surround piece back into the hole jam the rack in there and Tighten the two driver side top and bottom bolts, Attach tie rods, finally attach the steering column inside the car. If your rack was new remove the lock bolt that holds it in the center position. With the front still jacked up you can turn the key to acc position and fill fluid while turning the wheel from lock to lock. about 10 times till all the air has drained out.
**FEEL FREE TO TELL ME IF I OVERLOOKED ANYTHING OR IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIFIC PICTURES OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS OR IF ANYTHING IS INCORRECT**
Edit : noticed this guy did a way better write up than me, I'd personally use both of the together... or just his. either way, here is the link.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...94-B6-B7-A4-S4
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Originally Posted by enrisaro
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