Stone Shield (Old Version) For Rear Tie Rod

Tie rod (three-piece version) stone protection 8E0 501 561 (old version), removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

Note:
^ Tie rod stone protection suspension is only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.
^ Stone protection 8E0 501 561 (old version) can only be installed on vehicles with a three-piece tie rod (old version).

Stone protection, replacing with tie rod removed





- Loosen bolts - 2 -.
- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
- Unclip stone protection from tie rod.

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Torque specification item 2: 5 Nm

Stone protection, replacing with tie rod installed

Removing

- Cut stone protection with a knife in threaded connection area at trapezoidal control arm.





- Do not damage tie rod.
- Loosen bolts - 2 -.
- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
- Unclip stone protection from tie rod.

Installing





- Cut in new stone protection at top - A -.
- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
- Clip stone protection onto tie rod.
- Slide clamping parts - 1 - outward and tighten bolts - 2 - to 5 Nm.