What are the common steering faults in Audi A5 vehicles?
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Audi A5 vehicle steering faults are likely related to either the steering wheel lock or electronic power steering issues. Common steering system faults: Abnormal noises during steering are generally caused by mechanical components, such as damage to the kingpin and bushing, or failure of the column thrust bearing. During inspection, turn left and right while observing the source of the noise for disassembly and examination. Oil leakage from the steering gear typically occurs at several locations: the steering gear upper cover, side end cover, and the connection point of the steering shaft crank arm. All three locations have sealing rings, and replacing them with new oil seals and gaskets can resolve the issue. Difficulty in steering wheel return: Most vehicles have an automatic return function for the steering. In hydraulically assisted vehicles, the automatic return function may be somewhat weakened due to hydraulic damping, but it should still maintain a certain level of automatic return capability. If oil leaks from the rear cover of the power steering pump, it is usually caused by a damaged rear cover sealing ring. Introduction to electronic power steering: Since mechanical hydraulic power steering significantly consumes engine power, improvements were made on the basis of mechanical hydraulic power steering, leading to the development of the more energy-efficient electro-hydraulic power steering system.
