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Removing and installing mechanical hydraulic pump — AUDI

Removing and installing mechanical hydraulic pump on Audi: 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: platform code 42

  • Opens: power steering fluid
  • Renewed: seal

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  • Place a cloth below the mechanical hydraulic pump to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.
  • When removing, unscrew ONLY the bolts marked with (arrows). The mechanical hydraulic pump will come apart if the other two bolts are loosened.For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the gearbox removed.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ The pressure in the hydraulic system can be as high as 50 bar – danger of injury!The system pressure must always be released before working on the hydraulic system for R tronic . — Release system pressure in hydraulic system for R tronic .
  2. Remove hydraulic fluid reservoir .
  3. Remove air ducts (1) and (2)General body repairs, exterior66.
  4. Remove rear noise insulation (1)General body repairs, exterior66. [Note: Place a cloth below the mechanical hydraulic pump to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.]
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach mechanical hydraulic pump. [Note: When removing, unscrew ONLY the bolts marked with (arrows). The mechanical hydraulic pump will come apart if the other two bolts are loosened.For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the gearbox removed.] [Note: Renew seal and O-rings.]
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  1. Fit O-ring (2) and seal (1) onto mechanical hydraulic pump (5).
  2. Insert connecting piece (4) in drive coupling on mechanical hydraulic pump.
  3. Fit mechanical hydraulic pump (5) in bracket (3) from below.
  4. Tighten bolts (6).
  5. Install rear noise insulation and air ducts General body repairs, exterior66.
  6. Install hydraulic fluid reservoir .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.