Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The tie rods can be removed and installed with the steering gear in the vehicle.

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make a note of the value. Dimension -a- must be the same on the left and right sides after installing.

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-- If necessary, shorten the "longer" tie rod head (installed it deeper into the tie rod).

-- Clean the power steering gear and subframe in the boot area.

CAUTION:

Dirt must not enter the power steering gear and boot when replacing the tie rod.

-- Open the spring clamp -3- with the Hose Clip Pliers :VAG1921 and remove it.

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-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- from the power steering gear.

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

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To Protect Thread, Screw Nut on Pin A Few Turns.

-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint :T40010A . Remove the nut.

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Remove tie rod. Counterhold at the power steering gear coupling rod with an open end wrench -1-.

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2 - Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw :VAG1923