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Removing and installing bearing bush: Audi A1

Step-by-step removing and installing bearing bush for the Audi A1: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking pin

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove dash panel cover (driver side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side).
  2. Remove bolt (2).
  3. Detach intermediate steering shaft (1) from steering column (arrow) and place to one side.
  4. Remove crash bar General body repairs, interior70Central tube for dash panel; Exploded view - central tube for dash panel.
  5. Remove locking pin (3) of operating rod for clutch master cylinder; to do so, release catch using an 8 mm socket (item 1).
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  1. Swivel clutch pedal towards rear.
  2. Turn plunger of clutch master cylinder so that recesses (1) and pin (2) are visible.
  3. Remove bearing bush (A) from recesses (1).
  4. Turn plunger of clutch master cylinder so that recesses (1) and pin (2) are visible.
  5. Insert bearing bush (A) into recesses (1) and pivot into position.
  6. Install over-centre spring .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.