Tie Rod: Installing
Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:
Tightening specifications, Refer To UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD, COIL SPRING, LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR OVERVIEW .
Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. 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 WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
-- Insert the tie rod -5-.
The marking -3 (Δ)- must be on the outside. The tip of the marking -3- faces up.
-- 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 wheel alignment.
-- Tighten Wheel WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING / WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer To WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
The wheel alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.