Steering Gear, Tie Rods

The overview shows a LHD vehicle as an example. For RHD vehicles the layout is a mirror image.

1. Clamp
   • Replace after removing
   • Do not open the new clamp
   • Tensioning. Refer to Fig 4.
2. Tie Rod
   • 140 Nm
   • Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • If the tie rod is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
3. Steering Gear
   • Grease the steering rack on both sides with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
4. Tie Rod End
   • Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
   • Check dimension. Refer to Fig 2
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • If the tie rod end is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
5. Nut
   • 80 Nm
   • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
6. Spring Clamp
   • Replace after removing
   • Spring Clamp, Installing. Refer to Fig 3.
7. Boot
   • Check for damage
   • Replace after removing
   • Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
   • Do not crumple the boot
   • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
   • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 
   • Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to Fig 4.
   • Replacing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
8. Clamp
   • Replace after removing
   • Do not open the new clamp
   • Tensioning. Refer to Fig 4.
9. Tie Rod
   • 140 Nm
   • Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • If the tie rod is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
10. Tie Rod End
    • Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
    • Check dimension. Refer to Fig 2
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the tie rod end is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
11. Nut
    • 80 Nm
    • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
12. Spring Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Spring Clamp, Installing. Refer to Fig 3.
13. Boot
    • Replace after removing
    • Check for damage
    • Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
    • Do not crumple the boot
    • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
    • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease :G 052 168 A1 
    • Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
    • Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to Fig 4.
    • Replacing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tie Rod End Check Dimension

• Place a steel ruler -2- on the tie rod end and push it up to the edge of the roller -arrow- on the tie rod end -1-.
• If the check dimension -a- is less than 190 mm, replace the entire steering gear with the tie rod and tie rod end as well as the control arm on this side of the vehicle.
• Replace the entire steering gear if it is damaged or there are acoustic abnormalities.

Outer Boot Installation Position

• Dimension -a- = 2 mm.

Inner Clamp, Tensioning using Clamping PliersVAG1682A

-- Attach the Clamping Pliers :  VAG1682As shown.

• The jaws on the pliers must be centered -arrow- on the clamp -2-.
• The spindle threads must turn easily. If necessary, coat with MoS₂ lubricating grease.

TIP:

If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.

-- Tension the clamp by turning the spindle -1- with the torque wrench. Do not tilt the clamping pliers during this.

Tightening Specifications

Clamp style	Clamping Pliers :VAG1682A  (Hazet) with Clamping Pliers :VAG1682A/1  .	Clamping Pliers :VAG1682A  (O tiker) with Clamping Pliers - Jaws :VAG1682A/1
85 mm clamp (front passenger side) -item 8-  ) Steering Gear, Tie Rods	7 Nm	9 Nm
59 mm clamp (driver side) -item 1-  ) Steering Gear, Tie Rods	10 Nm	12 Nm