Chassis You have already learned a lot about the construction and design of the chassis of the Audi-100 car in the chapter « Technical description Audi-100 », located...
Checking dust covers and play of tie rod ends MOT No. 20 The tie rod ends, located at the outer ends, consist of steel spherical heads embedded in a plastic cup with a small amount of lubricant added, and...
Steering play check MOT No. 32 Lower the left side window. Stand next to the car. Reach out your hand from the outside through the window and turn the steering wheel left and...
Checking the V- or V-ribbed belt As already mentioned, the power steering pump, depending on the model, is driven by a V-belt or V-ribbed belt from the engine. You will read more about...
Checking the oil level Everything that can be said about the oil level in the power steering reservoir can be found in the chapter on lubrication above.
Checking wheel bearing play MOT No. 37 The front wheels run on double row ball bearings. Angular-contact tapered roller bearings are installed at the rear on front-wheel drive models....
Shock absorbers Tires and elastic suspension elements smooth out bumps in the road. Shock absorbers, on the other hand, must suppress or weaken vibrations of the suspension...
Checking shock absorbers Shock absorbers usually do not fail unexpectedly, their effect gradually decreases, to which, usually imperceptibly, they get used. The general rule is: after...
Shock absorber fault list There are several unmistakable signs of deterioration in the performance of shock absorbers: Steering shaking because the wheels no longer have constant...
Adjustment of wheel mounting angles To achieve reliable vehicle handling, the front wheels must be at certain angles in the vertical and horizontal plane. So that you can clearly understand the...
Wheel alignment measurement Adjustment of wheel alignment angles is made only after hard contact with the curb, an accident (accidents), certain repairs on the front suspension or just in...
List of faults. Incorrect wheel alignment If you want to recognize incorrect steering alignment while driving, you must first ensure certain conditions, namely that both front wheels have the same tire...
Chassis and steering repair Precautionary measures The running gear of the car and its steering are crucial for driving safety. Only those who are completely confident in their abilities...
Front suspension repair Replacing the front shock absorbers Many elements of the front wheel suspension can be removed and reinstalled independently. For such work, tools from the...
Rear suspension repair Removing the rear shock absorber. Front wheel drive models without ride height control Purchase self-locking top and bottom mounting nuts. Raise the vehicle on...
Suspension level adjustment When cornering with a loaded vehicle, the rear wheel suspension is hydraulically adjusted. On vehicles with adjustable suspension levels, a high-pressure power...
Steering 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...
Amplification system The boost system adjusts the force on the wheels depending on the speed of movement. So, when parking, the steering wheel should turn easily, but this is...
Steering gear work Tie Rod End Replacement A tie rod puller is required here. The tie rod end cannot simply be pulled out of the control lever after the bolt has been loosened;...
Steering repair Check for tightness of the steering mechanism with the amplifier. If a low fluid level is detected in the receiver, then it is necessary to check the entire...
V-ribbed and V-ribbed belts You will learn more about the V-belt or poly-V-belt of the hydraulic pump in the chapter « Generator ».
Steering gear adjustment Play in the steering mechanism can be eliminated by adjustment, if the wear of the steering gear rack is still small. Set wheels straight ahead. Ask an...
Removing the Power Steering Pump If the pump is only removed for installation work in the engine compartment, the hoses remain attached to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulics. If the...
Airbag As a special equipment, the Audi -100 can have an airbag, which can be recognized by the steering wheel of a different shape than usual, with a large...
Safety Requirements The airbag gas generator is subject to the regulations of the Explosives Act. They should only be handled by personnel familiar with the numerous safety...