Tie rod (three-piece version) stone protection 8E0 501 561 (old version), removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

NOTE:

Tie rod stone protection suspension is only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.
Stone protection 8E0 501 561 (old version) can only be installed on vehicles with a three-piece tie rod (old version).

Stone protection, replacing with tie rod removed

Fig 2: Stone Protection, Replacing With Tie Rod Removed

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Loosen bolts - 2 -.
Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
Unclip stone protection from tie rod.

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Torque specification item 2: 5 Nm

Stone protection, replacing with tie rod installed

Removing

Cut stone protection with a knife in threaded connection area at trapezoidal control arm. Do not damage tie rod.

Fig 3: Stone Protection, Replacing With Tie Rod Removed

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Loosen bolts - 2 -.
Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
Unclip stone protection from tie rod.

Installing

Fig 4: Sliding Clamping Parts Outward

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Cut in new stone protection at top - A -.
Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.
Clip stone protection onto tie rod.
Slide clamping parts - 1 - outward and tighten bolts - 2 - to 5 Nm.