Steering: Application and ID

Generation II and III Steering Gear Differences

Generation II steering gear has been installed in the Audi TT from MY 07 since the start of production. This was replaced in model year 2008 with Generation III steering gear. For the correct allocation, refer to the parts catalog.

Vehicles equipped with Generation II steering gear can be converted to Generation III.

When converting from Generation II steering gear to Generation II, the electrical wire => [ Electrical Wiring ] Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview must also be replaced.

The steering gear can be identified when installed by the number of bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.






The illustration shows the Generation II steering gear.

The Generation II steering gear is secured to the subframe with four bolts - 8 -.

The Generation III steering gear is secured to the subframe with three bolts - 8 -. The clamp - 9 - with the bracket is also not used.

The generation III steering gear is only secured to the right of the subframe with one bolt - 5 -. The clamp - 1 -, rubber bushing - 2 - and bracket - 3 - are also not used. With Generation III steering gear, the right side of the steering gear housing is equipped with threads for the bolt instead of fasteners - 1 -, - 2 - and - 3 -.






• The illustration shows the Generation II steering gear fasteners.

The Generation III steering gear is repaired and serviced the same way as the Generation II steering gear.

For additional information on Generation II and III steering gear, refer to => [ Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview ] Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview.