Bleeding steering system after repairs: Audi A8 D4

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

📋 Procedure

1. Fill reservoir completely.
2. Position vehicle on lifting platform .
3. Raise vehicle so that all wheels are free.
4. With engine switched off, turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock.
5. Fill reservoir completely.

6. Start engine and let it run briefly (2 seconds maximum).
7. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary .
8. Keep repeating this procedure until fluid level remains constant.
9. With engine switched off, turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock.
10. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary.
11. Start engine.
12. Turn steering wheel 10 times from lock to lock.
13. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary.
14. Set down vehicle on its wheels .
15. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary.
16. Start engine and let it run briefly (2 seconds maximum).
17. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary.
18. Keep repeating this procedure until fluid level remains constant.
19. Start engine and let it run for 2 - 3 minutes without turning steering wheel.
20. Set down vehicle on its wheels .

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