The first thing you do is have a look if you have run out of Power Steering fluid. look into the top of the power steering fluid container and if you can not see any top it up to the point indicated on the container. run the engine move the steering around a little and see if you need topping up again. Some vehicles have a separate power steering belt that runs the power steering pump check if it is not broken or loose. otherwise have a word with your mechanic.
I'm kind of wondering why you want to replace the column? It's a pretty big job, I'd imagine.
you can, but you will blow the seals in the steering ,and then have a bigger problem that you have now
Check the fluid reservoir. If the fluid level is low, you have a leak in the powering steering system. The problem could be a damaged steering rack. You will need to replace the entire steering rack.
No but if your mechanic wants to replace both he is probably ripping you off. Replace one or the other. If problem persists you replaced wrong one.
Remove the plug on the bottom of the power steering fluid pump. Drain the power steering fluid out. Replace the plug to the bottom of the power steering pump. Replace the power steering fluid.
yes you can, you have to take off you serpentine belt and then disconnect lines running to your power steering pump, take out the bolts and replace it.
How to replace power steering pump on Audi
very carefully
First check that theer is enough power steering fluid in it, if that doesn't solve the problem then it needs reapir or replacement when it gets worse.
What have to do replace the belts water pump power steering
A person removes the airbag, and then the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller. Then pull out the sensor and clock spring, replace both, and replace the steering wheel and the airbag.Ê
That depends entirely on what's wrong with the horn. It could be a problem with the horn relay, in which case you simply replace the relay. (Under the hood, in the fuse/relay box next to the battery) It could be a problem with the horn itself, in which case you simply replace the horn. It could be a problem with the horn switch, which is a part of the steering wheel. If that's the case you'll need to replace the steering wheel or horn switch. It could be a problem with the horn wiring, in which case you'll need to track down the specific problem and repair it. Good luck.