Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSVERSE LINK .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Insert the tie rod -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt

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The marking -3 (Δ)- must be on the outside. The tip of the marking -3- faces up.

-- First insert the bolt -1- completely and then align it according the marking.

-- Insert and tighten the bolt -4-.

-- Install the new bolt nut -1- hand-tight. Tighten the bolt nut -1- to the tightening specification only after the axle alignment.

-- Tighten the 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.