Tie Rods, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR, SERVICING .

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

-- 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-.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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Clamping Sleeves, Installing:

Make sure that dimension -A- of 5.7 mm maximum is observed. Dimension -A- must never be greater than 5.7 mm, otherwise there may be problems with the seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp Installation Dimension

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-- Insert a new clamping sleeve and tighten it with the Locking Pliers VAS6199.

-- 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.

-- Mount the wheel and tighten, 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 .