Replacing steering rack is one of the more expensive jobs to fix the suspension. Here is a rough guide of what you can expect to pay for your Audi A4 to help you budget and ensure you get the best price for the work.
Labour Costs Vary by Garage
A rough guide for steering rack labour would be £150 to £300 for the job. Labour for steering rack replacement typically is completed in two to four hours. Many Steering Rack repair estimates include the amount of time for labour for Steering Rack service.
Part Type Makes a Big Difference
A replacement Audi A4 steering rack (new, OEM) would cost around £400-£600. Quality reconditioned parts would cost in the region of £150-£300, and pattern parts would be available from around £100, but quality would be questionable.
Generation and Variant Affect Price
B6 models are supplied with hydraulic steering racks, which are cheaper to purchase than the B7 models fitted with electric steering. As with all parts it is essential to ensure that you are ordering the correct parts for your model and specification.
If you want an Audi A4 steering rack, https://westernpowersteering.co.uk/vehicles/audi/audi-a4-b7-steering-rack-without-speed-sensor-port/ is a good place to start.
Budget for Extra Jobs
Wheel alignment – which can cost anywhere from £50 to £80 for a quality setup – and new Track Rod Ends (which cost anywhere from £40 to £100 for a single item, depending on the make and type) will often need to be fitted at the same time. Worn Track Rod Ends are very easy to spot once the steering rack has been removed.
Questions to Ask Before Authorising Work
It may also be worth while to find out how your local garage assesses the steering components when carrying out an MOT check. Then you will have an understanding of the failure criteria and any additional work required to bring the vehicle back up to roadworthy standard. Ask if the initial quote includes a wheel alignment check, what brand of parts they intend to fit and lastly does the garage offer any sort of warranty on the work that has been carried out.
A clear breakdown of the work to be done and the costs beforehand prevents any nasty surprises when the garage invoice arrives.
