Rear Suspension
Tie Rod
• As a running change in MY 2010, aluminum coupling rods were replaced by plastic coupling rods. It is not permitted to mix different tie rods on an axle. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T40183)
• No illustration, commercially available pawl with fine gear.
Removing
- Determine dimension - a - from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.
- Place the vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the bolt - 4 -.
- Mark the position of the bolt - 1 - to the subframe - 2 -.
- Remove the nut and the bolt - 1 -.
- Remove tie rod - 5 -.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Overview ] Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Overview.
• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.
• Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.
- Insert the tie rod - 5 -.
The marking - 3 (Delta) - must be on the outside. The tip of the marking - 3 - faces up.
- First insert the bolt - 1 - completely and then align it according the marking.
- Insert and tighten the bolt - 4 -.
- Install the bolt - 1 - by hand. Tighten the bolt nut - 1 - to the tightening specification only after measuring the wheel alignment.
- Tighten wheel => Wheels and tires 44.
- Wheel alignment is required, see Table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
• The wheel alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.