Tie rod, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

NOTE:

Align vehicle after repair → Wheel alignment .

Removing

Remove tire.
Remove coil spring → Rear coil spring .

Fig 1: Removing Threaded Connections And Tie Rod

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Remove threaded connections - 1 - and - 2 - and remove tie rod.

Installing

NOTE:

Replace bolts and self-locking nuts → Notes in exploded view diagrams at → Part I, Subframe - front wheel drive .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Threaded Connections And Tie Rod

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First tighten threaded connections nuts - 1 - and - 2 - only to 20 Nm.
Install coil spring → Rear coil spring .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Threaded Connections And Tie Rod

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Tighten threaded connections - 1 - and - 2 - and
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at links if vehicle is in curb weight position → Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position
Perform vehicle alignment → Wheel alignment .

Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.