gmdmfd

Sorry if this is a repeat post.

Been looking for a 1995 S6 for a while. Found a decent one that needs a steering rack and a timing belt done. I will have the belt done but am contemplating doing the rack myself.

Does anyone have instructions on the removal and replacement of a Steering Rack for a 1995 Audi S6? In addition, is it a Servtronic?

Any recommendations on any additional maintenance while the unit is out?

How long is the entire process?

Any recommendations on where to get the rebuilt unit?

Thanks in advance!
Greg

Potential 1995 Audi S6 owner (fingers are crossed)

tpierce

It is a PITA job, it does have servotronic, you better be getting a really good deal on the car.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/184563.phtml">a quick search reveals.</a></li></ul>

gmdmfd

Thanks! I will check it out...

Luckily, the mount/bracket on the drivers side is not cracked.

I need to confirm it is the rack... I was informed by the seller that the rack need replacement.

When I test drove the car, the steering was tight but not noisy. I did not check the fluid... Definately need to locate the source of the leak.

Thanks,
Greg

UrS4boy

(UrSoccermobile) might have instructions in his head.

icys4

....sell the core and buy a rebuilt rack from fap99.com. I am not sure if autohausaz has them or not.

UrSoccer_mobileĀ®

Make me do T-belt just not racks anymore.

gmdmfd

That bad, huh?

I was thinking that the t-belt job would be more work and I was going to outsource that so that I wouldn't have to do it.

I have a source that can do both, but it kills me to have someone do this work while I am fully capable.

audi/s/scott

and I got it! The brackets that hold the rack were cracked and part of the fenders split.....but......hats another story.

Stuff you'll need:
10-21mm sockets
10-21mm wrenches
bottle or 2 of ps fluid, depends how much you loose.
PS washers for banjo fittings


1) Center your steering wheel, off lift the front of the car on jack stands and remove the passenger front wheel.

2) With a long screw driver bend back the safety tabs that secure the bolts that hold the tie rods (located in center of rack).

3) Loosen these bolts and remove bracket and steering damper. Be careful they're spacers under there that you need!

4) Remove the 2 PS hoses connected to the rack and the servotronic plug. ****note which one hose goes to which location or you'll be doing this again****

5) Remove the 2 bolts holding the rack to the driver fender bracket and the 1 bolt holding the rack to the passenger fender bracket. (note, there isn't enough play in the steering column u joint to slide off so the rack has to be loose in the engine bay)

6) Go inside the car and remove the bolt on the steering column U joint. It's a bitch to get in there but it can be done. You should have a free rack now!

7) Go to the passenger side because the rack is coming out the passenger tie rod hole. I removed the rubber boot thing that keeps the crap out of the engine bay.
The hardest part is getting the rack to not to catch on anything, a extra set of hands would be very helpful. As you stand on the passenger side you have to slightly rotate the rack to the left while pulling towards you. The splined nub that the steering U joint connects to has to fit under the firewall, it's the ONLY way it'll fit out so don't waste your time trying other variations.

8) Throw rack on ground and take a picture like this: <img src="http://audisscott.com/gallery/albums/uploads/crackedrack/IMG_4486.jpg">

9) BE VERY careful reinstalling the steering column U Joint, it's very soft aluminum. There is **ONE** spline that is wider than the others. Bolt on U Jount

***Be careful because if you get it wrong, you can't get it on and you can mess up the splines, trust me I know, no one mentioned this to me.***

10) Bolt down rack

11) Bolt on new PS hoses with new washers. (sorry, don't have the part numbers handy)

12) Reconnect tie rods and damper, rebend safety plate

13) Top off SP tank and start car, watch level and add as needed. Once it looks good keep turning lockout to lockout and add more PS fluid.

14) Have a beer:
<img src="http://audisscott.com/gallery/albums/uploads/crackedrack/IMG_4488.jpg">

gmdmfd

I have not confirmed this is the issue, but from the sounds of it, it is leaking.

UrSoccer_mobileĀ®

well maybe not that bad just needs lots of patience and a set of extra hands.