02 A4 quattro 1.8 turbo steering problems

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moparmadman - 23 Jan 2007 01:44 GMT

It started with a steering leak at the stearing rack,also intermittant
hard steering even with fluid full.I replaced rack(purchased rebuilt from
dealer so i would not have any problems,it cost over $700)bled system
properly and used proper hydraulic oil,now i have no power steering at
all.anyone have any tips?

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TonyJ - 23 Jan 2007 02:51 GMT

> It started with a steering leak at the stearing rack,also intermittant
> hard steering even with fluid full.I replaced rack(purchased rebuilt from
> dealer so i would not have any problems,it cost over $700)bled system
> properly and used proper hydraulic oil,now i have no power steering at
> all.anyone have any tips?

Sounds like you got a bad rebuilt rack but there might be a bleeding procedure
in the shop manual that requires more than lock-to-lock.

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