whats involved in changing the steering gaiter on a ur s6

[220bhp]

The steering gaiter on my S6 has split whats the procedure, is it rack of or is there an easier way

[220bhp]

Anyone.

[steve1234]

i changed mine on my S2, I wrote a little piece on it search in the forum. On the S2 you had to remove two bolts from the r/H side behind the block, its pretty fiddly to get the gaitor clamp on. I used a large cable tie in the end just make sure it dosent obstruct anything on full lock either way.

[steve1234]

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steve1234
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Posts: 192 steering rack gaitor

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Hi guys changed the steering rack gaitor today on the ABY, I must say it was a pig of a job as access is very limited. All you have to do is undo the two 17mm nylock nuts, then unscrew the bolts as they are threaded all the way through. Once this has been done turn the steering wheel anticlockwise until the gaitor can be removed. Insert the new gaitor with the widest end to the left. the steering can then be adjusted to re-fit the two bolts making sure they are tightened correctly, the nylock nuts are then tightened. Pull the gaitor to the left and secure in place with the clip provided using a pair of sidecutters to close the clamp. Be careful where you position the clamping piece as this can foul on the bracket when the steering is put on opposite lock. Once completed test movement left and right making sure gaitor stays in position. The parts required for the repair are as follows:

893422837A retaining ring x1 2.36 gbp
861419845A Clip x1 0.85p
811419831B Sleeve/Gaitor 7.01gbp

I hope this helps anyone who has to undertake this job. All the best steve.

[AUDIS2avant]

I´m just about to do this, so thanx steve

[220bhp]

[AUDIS2avant]

Maybe we can make this a sticky?

[220bhp]

Good idea given the age of these cars I think steering rack issues in general will be coming up more often.