Tie Rod End

Tie Rod End

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Ball Joint Puller (T10187)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

- Loosen the nut - 1 -.






- Mark the position of the tie rod end on the tie rod.

- Loosen the tie rod end nut - 2 - but do not remove it.

To protect the threads, leave the nut on the stud a few turns.

- Remove the tie rod from the wheel bearing housing and remove the nut.

1. Ball joint puller (T10187)


- Remove the tie rod end from the tie rod.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Make sure the correct tie rod end is installed on each side.






I Right tie rod end identified with a "A"
II Left tie rod end identified with a "B"

- Turn the tie rod end to the mark made earlier on the tie rod and secure it with the locking nut.

- Install the tie rod end into the wheel bearing housing.

- Secure l the tie rod end with a new nut.

- Install the front wheel and tighten the bolts. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications ] Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications.

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

Tightening Specifications