ZF Product Update

Passenger Cars
ZF Product Update
Issue 03/2011 MICA (P) 180/07/2011
Passenger Cars
www.zf.com/ap
Product Availability Table
Model: Q5 (8R) 2.0 TFSI
Manufacturer: AUDI

S/N OE Number ZF Number Brand Description

1 0BK 300 036A 1087 032 008 Automatic transmission; transmission ID : MAS (1087 032 008),
automatic transmission, 8-speed, transm. type: 8 HP 55 A,1087 030
009, ZF automatic transmissions only have to be filled with ZF
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LifeGuardFluid ATF's.
Power Steering at its Best
2 G 060162A2 ATF S671 090 310 Automatic transmission oil; equipment var. : automatc transmission
canister; specification: 20 L ; capacity: 20 L l; important: please attend
strictly the list of lubricants ZF TE-ML 11 (http://www.zf.com -> R&D ->
Technical information)!

3 8R0 413 031 F, 8R0 413 031 G 314 158 Shock absorber super touring; fitting position : front axle, for vehicles 1
with standard chassis twin-tube, gas pressure, top eye, bottom eye

4 8R0 513 035 C, 8R0 513 035 E 314 213 Shock absorber super touring; fitting position : rear axle, for vehicles
with standard chassis, twin-tube, gas pressure, top pin, bottom eye

5 8J0 423 810 31303 01 Tie rod axle joint; for vehicles with power steering, fitting position:
front axle, left and right, length: 202 mm, outer thread: M16x1.5 mm

6 8K0 199 381 GQ, 8K0 199 381 LE, 34740 01 Engine mounting; fitting position : left automatic transmission, 2
8K0 199 381 NL, 8K0 199 381 NQ, 6-speed, automatic transmission, 8-speed, mounting type: hydro
8K0 199 381 NS, 8K0 199 381 PA, bearing shiftable
8R0 199 381 C, 8R0 199 381 E
Dear Reader,
7 8K0 412 377 A, 8K0 412 377 C 34907 01 Suspension strut support bearing; for vehicles without
electronic suspension control, for vehicles with sports suspension
equipment var. : S-line Per axle: 2, fitting position: front axle, Welcome to another issue of 25 years ago, ZF launched ZF Servotronic,
left and right, no bearing necessary product updates! its first speed-dependent servo steering
8 8K0 412 377 B, 8K0 412 377 D 34908 01 Suspension strut support bearing; for vehicles with electronic system.
suspension control Per axle: 2, fitting position: front axle, left and In this issue, we present to
right, no bearing necessary The first ZF Servotronic for Opel:
you the Servotronic, which 3
9 8K0 411 317 C, 8K0 411 317 D, 34539 01 Link stabiliser; suspension rod, fitting position: front axle, left and 1 electronic tachometer
uses technology to make
8K0 411 317 E right, plastic
4 2 electronic control unit (microprocessor)
steering effortless for the
10 8R0 413 031 F, 8R0 413 031 G 36-G36-A Shock absorber automatic; fitting position : front axle, for vehicles 3 electro-hydraulic converter
driver.
with standard chassis, twin-tube, gas pressure, top eye, bottom eye 4 ball nut power steering unit
11 8R0 513 035 C, 8R0 513 035 E 30-K40-A Shock absorber automatic; fitting position : rear axle, for vehicles Following that we go through
with standard chassis, twin-tube, gas pressure, top pin, bottom eye We have come a long way since power steering was first installed on an automobile
some technical specifics in the
mounting of a supporting decades ago.
joint, as well as the attaching
and sealing of a steering gear.
Unfortunately, this primitive steering assistance does not respond equally well
For more technical service
information, you can also across all vehicle speeds. The operator travelling at a high speed does not require the
For more details on these and other products, please inquire at your local ZF office or visit http://webcat.zf.com.
refer to the web-link shown. same power steering as when he is parking the vehicle.

We also feature a wide range

This is the reason why ZF Lenksysteme developed the renowned Servotronic, which
Question: Name the company that ZF has developed a strategic partnership with? of products available for the
Win an Exclusive Audi Q5. Check it out on the unlike conventional hydraulic power steering, has the capability to adjust the power
Product Availability Table. steering assistance relative to vehicle speed by means of a servo throttle valve.
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Name: Enjoy this issue!

The effectiveness of the Servotronic
I/C no.: Tel:
steering system is apparent as it has
Name of workshop/company: been a standard feature in model
Address: ranges from 13 international
Email: automobile manufacturers for the past
Closing date for all entries is February 29, 2012. Employees of ZF Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and its affiliates, and their family members Markus Wittig 25 years.
are ineligible to participate in this contest. Winners will be notified by post.
The current rack and pinion power steering
General Manager
ZF Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 11 Tuas Drive 1, Singapore 638678 Servotronic system.
ZF Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Email: [email protected] • Tel: +65 6424 8787 • Fax: +65 6424 8788

Driveline and Chassis Technology

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Mounting a Supporting Joint Attaching and Sealing of Steering Gear

1 M20x1 Special Nut When replacing the steering gear or

2 M20x1 Thread removing and re-installing an inner
3 Supporting joint
1 tie rod, make sure to use only the
4 M18x1.5 Thread
5 M18x1.5 Nut hose clamps provided for attaching
and sealing the steering�rack bellows.

2
Fig. 1 shows a complete steering
3 system with pre-assembled inner tie
rods and bellows.

Hose clamps and cable clips are not

sufficient for long term sealing, and
4
can cause bypasses (Fig. 2).
5

Fig. 1: Steering gear with correctly assembled steering rack bellows Corroded tie rods can cause leaks
which can allow moisture and dirt to
Mounting a supporting joint is a simple task, but precisely due to the simplicity, obvious guidelines are often overlooked. penetrate. This is what happens if
moisture and dirt penetrate the
Always remember that the use of the wrong fastening parts may lead to damage and serious accidents. Use only fastening sealing:
parts with the correct measurements and strength values. • Corrosion to the steering rack
(Fig. 3)
When installing the supporting joint (part 3 above) (No: 3501601), use only the included M18 x 1.5 nut (part 5 above) and • Loss of oil
the M20 x 1 special nut (part 1 above) (No.35347 01). Make sure the specified tightening torque is applied during • Loss of steering assistance
installation with a torque wrench. • Stiffness

More technical service information available at

www.zf.com/serviceinformation If you want to replace the steering
gear or remove and reinstall a tie
rod, note the following:

ZF - Bosch Cooperation Fig. 2: Bypass/ insufficiently sealed steering rack boots

• Use only hose clamps provided
for attaching and sealing
• Tighten the hose clamps only
The ZF - Bosch Cooperation is spear-headed by both with the appropriate custom tool.

headquarters in Germany and was communicated for the first

Doing so will ensure that the
time to a broader audience during Automechanika 2010 in
steering�rack bellows are reliably
Frankfurt/ Germany. Since then, the strategic partnership has
sealed for the long term.
been developed also in the Asia Pacific region.

This means greater benefits to all customers, for example in the More technical service
information available at
form of enhanced trainings and seminars. Access to product www.zf.com/serviceinformation

information will also be easier with the integration of ZF

product data in the ESItronic software. Fig. 3: Steering rack with corrosion