Electromechanical Power Steering

Tie Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Ring Spanner Insert (V.A.G 1332/7)

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

• Box end wrench insert (V.A.G 1923)

• Locking pliers (VAS 6199)

• Ball joint puller (T40010 A)

Removing

The tie rods can be removed and installed with the steering gear in the vehicle.

- Remove the front wheel.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Measure the dimension - a - between the tie rod head - 1 - and the left and right tie rod - 2 - and make a note of the value. Dimension - a - must be the same on the left and right sides after installing.






- If necessary, shorten the "longer" tie rod head (installed it deeper into the tie rod).

- Clean the power steering gear and subframe in the boot area.

Dirt must not enter the power steering gear and boot when replacing the tie rod.

- Open and remove the spring clip - 3 - using the (V.A.G 1921).






- Remove the clamping sleeve - 1 - and remove the boot - 3 - outward from the power steering gear.

- Remove the nut - 1 - from the tie rod end joint pin - 2 - until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.






• To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

- Press off track rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing using (T40010 A). Remove the nut.






• Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

- Remove tie rod. Counterhold at the power steering gear coupling rod with an open end wrench - 1 -.






2 (V.A.G 1923)

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Replace the boot each time it is removed.

Coat the inside of slits in the boot all the way around and evenly with power steering gear grease before installing. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the steering gear housing is damaged, replace the steering gear.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Electromechanical Power Steering Gear Overview ] Electromechanical Power Steering Gear Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Electromechanical Power Steering Gear with Tie Rods Overview ] Electromechanical Power Steering Gear With Tie Rods Overview.

- Install tie rod using the (V.A.G 1923) - 2 -. Counterhold at the power steering gear coupling rod with an open end wrench - 1 -.






- Replace the spring clip - 3 - and clamping sleeve - 1 -.

Clamping Sleeves, Installing






- Install the new clamp - 1 - and tension it using tension pliers. Refer to => [ Tensioning the Inner Clamp ] Electromechanical Power Steering Gear Overview.

Boot Assembly






• Dimension - a - 2 mm

- Align tie rod so that tie rod ball joint pints are in installation location.

- Insert the tie rod into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

- Install the front wheel.

- Axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

• The wheel alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.