Electromechanical Steering Gear Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Replace the boot each time it is removed.

Coat the inside of the joint boot seat all the way around and evenly with power steering gear grease before installing.

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the steering gear housing is damaged, replace the steering gear.

Tightening specifications. Refer to ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR, SERVICING .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .

-- Install the tie rod with the Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw VAG1923 -2-. Counterhold at the power steering gear piston rod with an open end wrench -1-.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Tie Rod

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-- Replace the spring clamp -3- and the clamp -1-.

Clamping Sleeves, Installing:

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- Install the new clamp -1- and tension it with the Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921. Refer to Figure.

Boot Assembly

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Boot Assembly Dimension -A-

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Dimension -a- 2 mm.

-- Align tie rod so that tie rod ball joint pints are in installation location.

-- Insert the tie rod into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

-- Mount the front wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

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