Vehicle suspension and steering Audi 100 C4, petrol

Chassis
You have already learned a lot about the construction and design of the Audi-100 chassis in the chapter " Technical description of Audi-100 ", located at the...

Checking the condition of the steering gear casing (cuff)
TO No.19 The steering gear is located at the back bottom of the engine compartment, the toothed rack of which is protected by a double rubber cuff. It should...

Checking the dust covers and play of the tie rod ends
TO No.20 The tie rod ends, located at the outer ends, consist of steel spherical heads inserted into a plastic cup with a small amount of grease, and they...

Checking the dust covers of the front suspension joints
TO No.21 The front axle joints connecting the wishbones and shock absorber struts are not subject to maintenance. The steel ball joints of the axle joints are...

Checking the steering play
TO No.32 Lower the left side window. Stand next to the car. Reach your hand out through the window and turn the steering wheel left and right. Does the left...

Checking a V-belt or poly V-belt
As already mentioned, the power steering pump is driven by a V-belt or a poly V-belt from the engine, depending on the model. You can read more about checking...

Checking the oil level
Everything that can be said about the oil level in the power steering reservoir can be found above in the chapter on lubrication.

Checking the wheel hub bearing play
TO No.37 The front wheels move on double-row ball bearings. At the rear, front-wheel drive models have radial-thrust tapered roller bearings. All-wheel drive...

Shock absorbers
Tires and elastic suspension elements smooth out road shocks. Shock absorbers should suppress or weaken vibrations of the suspension and body. Therefore, the...

Checking shock absorbers
Shock absorbers usually do not fail unexpectedly, their effect gradually decreases, to which, usually, you get used to it unnoticeably. The general rule is:...

List of shock absorber faults
There are several unmistakable signs that your shock absorbers are failing: The steering shakes because the wheels no longer have constant contact with the...

Wheel angle adjustment
To achieve reliable control of the car, the front wheels must be at certain angles in the vertical and horizontal planes. To help you clearly understand the...

Measuring wheel alignment
Wheel alignment is only performed after a hard contact with the curb, an accident (crash), certain repairs on the front suspension or simply in suspicious...

List of faults. Incorrect wheel alignment
If you want to recognize incorrect wheel alignment while driving, you must first ensure certain conditions, namely that both front wheels have the same type of...

Chassis and steering repair
Precautionary measures The chassis and steering of the car are crucial for traffic safety. Only those who are completely confident in their abilities should...

Front suspension repair
Replacing the front shock absorbers Many elements of the front wheel suspension can be removed and reinstalled independently. However, such work still requires...

Rear suspension repair
Removal the rear shock absorber strut. Front-wheel drive models without ground clearance adjustment Purchase self-locking nuts for the upper and lower...

Adjusting the suspension level
When cornering with a loaded vehicle, the rear suspension level is adjusted hydraulically. In vehicles with adjustable suspension level, the power steering...

Steering system
To ensure that driving does not become a chore, all Audi 100 models are equipped with hydraulic power steering, the so-called power steering. Rear wheel hub...

Amplification system
The power steering system regulates the force on the wheels depending on the speed of movement. Thus, when parking, the steering wheel should turn easily, but...

Steering gear work
Replacing the tie rod end A tie rod puller is required here. The tie rod end cannot be simply pulled out of the control arm after the bolt has been loosened;...

Steering repair
Checking the power steering mechanism for leaks. If a low fluid level is detected in the receiver, the entire steering system must be checked as soon as...

V-belts and poly-V-belts
You will learn more about the V-belt or poly-V-belt of the hydraulic pump in the chapter " Generator ".

List of faults. Power steering

Steering adjustment
Play in the steering mechanism can be eliminated by adjustment if the wear of the steering rack is still small. Set the wheels to a straight position. Ask an...

Removal the power steering pump
If the pump is removed only for installation work in the engine compartment, the hoses remain connected to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulics. If the...

Filling with fluid and bleeding the hydraulic system of the power steering
Filling with fluid and bleeding the power steering hydraulic system. The steering system must be filled and bled if individual components of the hydraulic...

Airbag system
As a special feature, the Audi -100 can be equipped with an airbag, which can be recognized by the steering wheel, which is shaped differently than usual, with...

Safety requirements
The airbag gas generator is subject to the provisions of the Explosives Act and may only be handled by personnel familiar with the numerous safety...

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