Removing and installing steering wheel up to 08.98 — AUDI
Removing and installing steering wheel up to 08.98 on Audi: 3 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 7DA
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 67 Nm (49 lb-ft) | Unscrew hexagon nut (4) and pull steering wheel off the steering column |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Unscrew bottom part of trim (6) for steering column switch.
- Pull foam tube (7) off the connector (8) and separate connector.
- Unscrew hexagon nut (4) and pull steering wheel off the steering column (hexagon nut 67 Nm). — 67 Nm (49 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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