As the title really, how hard is it to change the steering rack in an A3 1.8t Quattro? I have a replacement rack, i also have a replacement crank sensor and just need a few new tyres to mot it
Fitting an A3 quattro rack
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It's not too bad of a job, obviously easier on a ramp but can be done on axle stands.
here's a good guide, it's for a lhd tt but basically should show whats involved.
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/tt-...ng-rack-replacement-how-1940640/#post17229505
and here's a video of someone changing one on a mk4, also pretty much the same.
here's a good guide, it's for a lhd tt but basically should show whats involved.
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/tt-...ng-rack-replacement-how-1940640/#post17229505
and here's a video of someone changing one on a mk4, also pretty much the same.
i changed the steering rack on my quattro a few months back, not to bad of a job, (although i used a ramp at work), the problems you may encounter, subframe bolts may be solid/seized, wd-40 and a breaker bar may help, the powersteering fluid line on the drivers side of the rack is abit awkward, you dont have to drop the subframe completely, remove wheels, track rod ends from the hubs, and drop links form the suspension struts, undo the dogbone mount, undo the steering coloumn from the rack on the inside of your car, just remove the rear bolts and loosen the front bolts, it should (with a axle stand/jack as support) pivot down and give you enough room to remove the power steering fluid lines,all thats left then really is to slide the old rack out and new rack in, cant remember if iv left anything out but thats the gist of it, the heat shield buy the downpipe may need bending out the way, just remember to bend it back,
