Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Replace the boot each time it is removed.

Coat the inside of slits in the boot all the way around and evenly with power steering gear grease before installing .

Check the seat for the boot on the steering gear for damage before installing. If the steering gear housing is damaged, replace the steering gear.

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

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

-- Attach the tie rod using the Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw VAG1923 -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 clamp -3- and the clamp -1-.

Clamping Sleeves, Installing:

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- Install the new clamp -1- and tension it with the pliers, refer to Figure.

Boot Assembly

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Boot Assembly Dimension -A-

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Dimension -a- 2 mm.

-- Align tie rod so that tie rod ball joint pints are in installation location.

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

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

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

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