Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Replacement






Component Notes And Information

NOTE:
^ During service procedures refer to the illustration above and the information below.
^ No provision is made for servicing the power steering gear. For complaints, determine the cause with the help of the pressure test.
^ Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
^ Do not weld or straighten steering components.
^ Only use steering gear grease, Part No. AOF 063 000 04 to grease the steering gear rack.
^ Use only hydraulic oil: Part No. G 002 000
^ Quantity of oil in system: approx. 1 liter (1.0 qt)

1 Self-locking hex nut
- Tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft lb) + 90° (1/4 turn)
- Always replace
2 0-ring
- Always replace
3 Pressure line
- Tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
4 Return line
- Tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
5 Hex bolt, M 10
- Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
- Loosening and tightening, refer to Fig. 4 below
6 Torx bolt, M 10
- Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
- Can be reused
- The left-hand bolt behind the steering gear is to be replaced by an M 10 x 58 hex bolt on vehicles with additional heating
- Loosening and tightening, refer to Figs. 4, 5 and 6 below
7 Rubber mounting
- Pressing out and in, refer to Fig. 3 below
8 Threaded hole in assembly carrier
9 Tie rod, right side
- Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft lb)
- Unbolting and bolting on, refer to Fig. 1 below
- Adjusting track (toe). Service and Repair
10 Cable tie
11 Boot
- Check for damage
- Can be replaced with steering gear installed
- Must not be twisted after adjusting toe
12 Tie rod, left side
- Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft lb)
- Unbolting and bolting on, refer to Fig. 1 below
- Adjusting track (toe). Service and Repair
13 Hex nut
- Tighten to: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
14 Tie rod ball joint
- Check that dust caps are seated correctly and not damaged
- Pressing off, refer to Fig. 2 below
15 Self-locking hex bolt
- Tighten to: 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
- Always replace
16 Control lines
- Tighten to: 14 Nm (10 ft lb)
- When installing ensure that seals are not damaged
- Install stress free
- Do not damage surface, repair paint damage if necessary
- Can be removed and installed with steering gear installed
17 O-ring
- Always replace
18 Power steering gear
- Removing and installing, refer below.
19 Hex bolt
20 Lower steering intermediate shaft with universal joint

Procedures





Fig. 1 Removing And Installing Tie Rod
-a- VAG 1332/5
-b- Torque wrench VAG 1332

NOTE: Do not use locking fluid.





Fig. 2 Pressing Tie Rod Off Steering Arm
-a- Ball joint splitter (commercial type) e.g. Kukko No. 128/2





Fig. 3 Pressing Rubber Bushing Out And In





Fig. 4 Loosening And Tightening Bolts For Steering Gear (Torx Bolts)
-A- Torque wrench VAG 1332
-B- Socket insert Torx T 50 (commercially available)





Fig. 5 Loosening And Tightening Bolts For Steering Gear (M 10 Hex Bolts)
-A- Torque wrench VAG 1332
-B- Socket (commercially available)





Fig. 6 Removing Left Rear Torx Bolt On Vehicles With Additional Heater
- Use an M10 x 58 hex head bolt instead of the torx bolt in this position, Part No. N 905 886 01
-A- Ratchet (commercially available 3 /8" drive)
-B- Torx T 50 socket (commercially available)

CAUTION:
^ Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Supplier for the latest information.
^ Absolute cleanliness is required when working on the power assisted steering.
^ Thoroughly clean connections and immediate vicinity before loosening.
^ Place parts on a clean surface and cover if not re-installing immediately.
^ Do not use fluffy cloth.
^ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be carried out immediately.
^ Only remove replacement parts from packaging immediately prior to installation.
^ Only use genuine packed parts.
^ When the system is open do not work with compressed air in the area and do not move the vehicle.