Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - ELECTROMECHANICAL POWER STEERING GEAR .

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

-- Mount the tie rod head -1- on the tie rod -2- until dimension -a-, which was measured during removal, is reached.

Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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-- Align the tie rod head -1- so that the pin is in the installation position.

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

-- Tighten the nut -1-. Counterhold when tightening.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Tighten the nut -2-

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End & Nut

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-- Install the front wheel, wheel bolt tightening specification: 140 Nm, also see WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING .

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see WHEN A VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .

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