Audi A4 B5 Power Steering Rack

[gorillamonsoon]

Hi. My power steering rack failed recently so I started replacing it with a reconditioned one. I followed one of the many write-ups on the internet for the A4 / Passat B5 but I've hit a problem.

So far I have disconnected the steering column, removed both tie rod ends and released two of the three rack mounting bolts (the easy ones which can be accessed from the engine bay.

I'm struggling to see how I get access to the final third bolt without stripping down most of the drivers side. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

I've seen a few write-ups on the internet for this job but none of them really demonstrate a simple solution for the final third bolt which is accessed from under the engine, though the majority say it can be done simply.

The car is an A4 B5 2000 x Reg Ajm engine.

Any help would be well appreciated. I really don't want to have to admit defeat.

Thanks

[olds_kool]

it is simple but i needed 3 extension bars to reach the thing while lying on my back under car

[gorillamonsoon]

thanks - luckily I've got lots of extension bars but I can't see the bolt and I've got big hands. Assume you had the same issue? What did you remove to get you better access?

[IanJohson]

The third bolt can be undone from above by reaching down the right hand side of the engine. You will need a rachet & a short extension bar. I located the position of the bolt with my right hand then fitted the socket & short extension onto it, holding the extension in place with my left hand I then attached the rachet.

Best of luck