Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD, COIL SPRING, LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. 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, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Insert the tie rod -5-.

Fig 1: Inserting Tie Rod

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The marking -3- (one on the >>head of the T<<) on the tie rod -5- must be on the out the outer side pointing forward, as illustrated (See Fig 1).

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

-- Insert and tighten the bolt -4-.

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

-- Tighten the wheel, wheel bolt tightening specification: 140 Nm. Refer to AUDI SQ5 TYPE 8R, MY 2012 - 2015 .

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