Tie Rod

Tie Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Tensioning straps (T10038)

• Wheel hub support (T10149)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and pull coupling rod - 2 - out of stabilizer.






- Remove bolt - arrow - for tie rod - 3 -.

- Remove bolts - arrows - for stabilizer clamp.






If the upper bolts on the stabilizer bar clamp on the right side of the vehicle cannot be removed, then the following work steps must be performed.

Only for the Right Vehicle Side (Depending on Equipment)

- Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with (T10038).







If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

- Install (T10149) with a wheel bolt to the wheel hub.






- Lift the wheel hub with the (T10149) and (V.A.G 1383 A) far enough until it is possible to access the bolts on the right stabilizer bar clamp.

Procedure for Both Vehicles Sides

- Remove the nut - arrow - and remove bolt toward rear.






- Remove tie rod - 1 -.

Installing


Pay attention to the different trailing arm versions when replacing the tie rod. Refer to => [ Trailing Arm Characteristics ] Application and ID.

Note the allocation of the tie rods for the trailing arms. Refer to => [ Note the allocation of the tie rods for the trailing arms ] Application and ID.

- Insert tie rod into vehicle and tighten the bolts by hand.

• Note that there are different versions of the tie rods: closed at the bottom or in the direction of travel.

• The bolted connections of the tie rod must only be fastened when the dimension "a" is achieved! Refer to => [ Measure dimension. ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

- Fasten the tie rod - 1 - to the subframe and tighten the new nut - arrow -.






- Tighten bolts - arrows - for stabilizer clamp.






Only for the Right Vehicle Side (Depending on Equipment)

- Let down wheel suspension again using (V.A.G 1383 A) and remove (T10149) from wheel hub.

- Remove the (T10038).

Procedure for Both Vehicles Sides

- Tighten bolt - arrow - for tie rod - 3 -.






• Make sure that washer is installed between nut and wheel bearing housing.

- Insert coupling rod - 2 - into stabilizer and tighten nut - 1 -.

- Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Installing ] Coil Spring.

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] [1][2]Specifications.

- Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Tightening Specifications