Rear Suspension

Tie Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 50-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Tool Insert (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 bolts when the vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

• Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation.

- 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 axle alignment.

- Tighten the wheel.

- Axle alignment is required, see table, refer to => [ When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary ] Description and Operation.

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