Audi Q7: Overview - Steering Column
Overview - Steering Column, Manual
1 - Bolt
- 20 Nm +90º
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole, for example, using a thread tap, before
installing the new bolt.
- Install the bolt first by hand in the first threads. Check if the
steering intermediate shaft is seated correctly by pulling. Then tighten
the bolt.
2 - Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".
3 - Bolt
4 - Central Tube
5 - Steering Column
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Removing and Installing".
- Check for damage. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Checking for Damage".
6 - Bolt
- Quantity: 4
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
→ Fig. "Steering Column - Tightening Specification and Sequence".
7 - Handle
- For manual steering column adjustment
8 - Bolt
9 - Bolt
- 20 Nm +90º
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before
installing the new bolt.
- Install the bolt first by hand in the first threads. Check the if
the steering intermediate shaft is seated correctly by pulling. Then
tighten the bolt.
10 - Nut
Steering Column - Tightening Specification and Sequence
- Tighten the steering column bolts
-arrows- to 20 Nm in a -1 to 4-
sequence.
Overview - Steering Column, Power
1 - Bolt
- 20 Nm +90º
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole, for example, using a thread tap, before
installing the new bolt.
- Install the bolt first by hand in the first threads. Check if the
steering intermediate shaft is seated correctly by pulling. Then tighten
the bolt.
2 - Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing".
3 - Bolt
4 - Central Tube
5 - Steering Column
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Removing and Installing".
- Check for damage. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Checking for Damage".
6 - Bolt
- Quantity: 4
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
→ Fig. "Steering Column - Tightening Specification and Sequence".
7 - Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-,
Removing and Installing".
8 - Bolt
- 20 Nm +90º
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole, for example, using a thread tap, before
installing the new bolt.
- Install the bolt first by hand in the first threads. Check if the
steering intermediate shaft is seated correctly by pulling. Then tighten
the bolt.
9 - Nut
READ NEXT:
Visual Check
Components of the steering column must not show any
indications of damage.
Function Test
The steering column must turn without catching or difficulty
of movement.
The steering col
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 f
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-,
Remov
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Overview - Heating and A/C System Front Fresh Air Intake
Note
Depending on the vehicle version, there are different fresh
air intake versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Fresh Air Intake Version "1"
1 - Fresh Air Intake Opening in the Plenum Chamber Rear Panel
2 - Nut
Diagnostic Mode 06 makes it possible to retrieve test
results for special components and systems which are
continuously or not continuously monitored. If the diagnosis of
a system is complete, the diagnostic result and the
corresponding thresholds are saved and displayed in mode 06.
This data r