Audi Q7: Overview - Steering Gear
Overview - Steering Gear
![Overview - Steering Gear](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2791.webp)
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
![Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2792.webp)
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.
![A48-10763](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2793.webp)
Outer Boot Installation Position
![A48-10708](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2794.webp)
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.
![A40-10501](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2796.webp)
Tightening Specifications
![Tightening Specifications](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_steering_gear_2797.webp)
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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
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-
Removing
Note
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditi
Overview - Rear Axle Steering
1 - Nut
Tightening specification. Refer to -item 9-
2 - Eccentric Washer
3 - Tie Rod
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chap
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Overview - Headlamps, Headlamp Mount
1 - Support
For the headlamp mount
2 - Bolt
8 Nm
3 - Bolt
8 Nm
4 - Lock Carrier
For mounting the headlamp
5 - Mount
For the bumper cover
To secure the headlamp mount
Removing and installing. Refe
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off automatically
when stopped, for example at a traffic
light. If certain conditions are met, the engine
may stop before the