Tie Rod Ball Joint, Removing and Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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Fig 2: Socket V.A.G 1332/9

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Removing

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Hex Head Nut And Bolts

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NOTE:

Do not widen the slits in the wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar tool.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Arm & Tie Rod Ball Joint Sealing Washer

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Do not use a chisel or similar tool between the steering arm - 1 - and the tie rod ball joint sealing washer - 2 - when removing the tie rod or the sealing washer could be damaged.
Tie rod may only be pressed off steering arm over tie rod ball joint pin ends or driven with a wooden or rubber hammer.
Press tie rod downward.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Hex Head Nut And Bolts

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Loosen hex head nut - 3 - and remove tie rod ball joint. Hex head - 4 - on tie rod aids in counterholding.
Ensure tie rod ball joint and clamp hole on wheel bearing housing are free of grease.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Arm & Tie Rod Ball Joint Sealing Washer

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NOTE:

Install the tie rod in the steering arm - 1 - by hand. Do not put stress on the tie rod end sealing washer - 2 -.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Hex Head Nut And Bolts

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Tighten lock nut - 3 -. Use open ring spanner insert AF 24 mm V.A.G 1332/9. When tightening, counterhold at tie rod hex head - 4 -.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Hex Head Nut And Bolts

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