Tie Rods: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

Tightening specifications, refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR OVERVIEW .

Tightening specifications, refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR WITH TIE RODS OVERVIEW .

-- Install tie rod using the :V.A.G 1923 -2-. Counterhold at the power steering gear coupling rod with an open end wrench -1-.

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod

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-- Replace the spring clip -3- and clamping sleeve -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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