Removing and installing power steering pump (vehicles with 6-cyl. petrol engine) (MPI) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

• Opens: power steering fluid
• Special tools named: pin wrench
• Renewed: gaskets, seals

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• Unbolt power steering pump pulley -arrows-, using pin wrench 3212 to counterhold.
• The intake manifold may have to be detached on vehicles fitted with a stud and nut 24.
• Place cloth beneath hydraulic line to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove poly V-belt. 6-cylinder engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr. 13; Dismantling and assembling engine
2. Unbolt power steering pump pulley -arrows-, using pin wrench 3212 to counterhold.
3. Detach ignition coil.
4. Unscrew rear power steering pump securing bolt using socket wrench and extension. [Note: The intake manifold may have to be detached on vehicles fitted with a stud and nut 24.]
5. Remove banjo bolt (1).

6. Disconnect suction hose (2).
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach power steering pump with bracket. [Note: Place cloth beneath hydraulic line to catch escaping hydraulic fluid.] [Note: Renew gaskets and seals.Before fitting a new pump, put in hydraulic fluid at the inlet and turn pump by hand until fluid flows out at the pressure outlet.Secure all hose connections with new hose clips. Parts catalogue]
8. Turn hub by hand until fluid comes out at pump outlet.
9. Install power steering pump. 6-cylinder engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr. 13; Dismantling and assembling engine
10. Fit new seals on banjo bolt.
11. Tighten banjo bolt for pressure hose .
12. Fit suction hose. Installation position .
13. Bolt on power steering pump pulley. 6-cylinder engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr. 13; Dismantling and assembling engine
14. Fit poly V-belt. 6-cylinder engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr. 13; Dismantling and assembling engine
15. Check hydraulic fluid level .
16. Bleed steering system .
17. Check steering system for leaks .

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