Centralising steering — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Heat shield (2) is not fitted on all engine versions.Heat shield (1) does not have to be removed.
• If fitted, detach coolant expansion tank (arrows) and lay it aside. Do not open cooling system.

📋 Procedure

1. Position vehicle on lifting platform .
2. Remove noise insulation 50. [Note: Heat shield (2) is not fitted on all engine versions.Heat shield (1) does not have to be removed.]
3. Unscrew bottom nut (3) from heat shield (2) for steering rack (above catalytic converter on left side).
4. Detach engine cover panel.
5. If fitted, detach coolant expansion tank (arrows) and lay it aside. Do not open cooling system.

6. Working from engine compartment, unscrew bolt (4) and upper nut (3) on heat shield (2) for steering rack.
7. Guide heat shield (2) clear to one side over gearbox.
8. Guide in tool (arrow) from above between engine and plenum chamber.
9. Remove screw plug (arrow) from steering rack.
10. Move steering wheel slightly to left and right of centre position.
11. Have second mechanic screw steering centring boltVAS 6224(2) into steering rack unit (4) until it can be felt to engage in centring hole in rack (3).

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