Installing Tie Rod

Information 

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Information 

• The tie rods are delivered preset as an assembly (tie rod/tie rod joint). 
• If the joint boot is to be used again, before installing inspect for wear (cracks, slits) and check that sealing surfaces are clean. 
• Carry out a close visual inspection of all parts. 
• When fitting the ball joints, ensure that the bevel pinions are clean! Remove dirt or grease on bevel pinions, e.g. with a lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agent/solvent. 
• Observe correct tightening torques. 

  > 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING

1. During installation, fit new sealing rings -arrow-  on the steering gear. Take care not to damage the sealing ring when fitting the joint boot.

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   Sealing ring on steering gear (shown as an example)

2. Fit tie rod. > Axial joint on tie rod (shown as an example) 

   > 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING

   Ensure that no damage (scoring or similar damage) is caused to the steering rack.

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   Axial joint on tie rod (shown as an example)

3. Fit joint boot (not twisted) and secure with new clamps > Large clamp (shown as an example)  .

   Fit the small clamp using > VAS 6890 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers  if necessary.

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   Small clamp on tie-rod joint boot (shown as an example)

4. When fitting the joint boot on the steering gear, make sure that the boot is not twisted.

   Fit the joint boot using a new clamp > Large clamp (shown as an example)  .

   The arrow denotes the clamp lug.

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   Large clamp (shown as an example)

5. When fitting the large clamps, it is essential to observe the following installation position (right/left). 

   The clamps must be fitted at the correct position.

   Place > V.A.G 1275A - Hose clip pliers  on the clamp lug and lightly clamp > Fitting large clamp (shown as an example)  .

   It should still be possible to turn the clamps easily.

   Check the position of the clamp once more, correcting if necessary, and then compress the clamp lug fully.

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   Fitting large clamp (shown as an example)

6. The clamp on the left joint boot must be clamped on the steering gear so that the clamp lug -arrow-  is in line with the steering shaft!

   Failure to observe this can lead to constrictions in the area of the supply and return lines.

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   Left installation position of large clamp (shown as an example)

7. The clamp of the right joint boot must be clamped on the steering gear so that the clamp lug -arrow-  points horizontally with the front axle carrier (suspension subframe) in direction of travel.

   Failure to observe this can lead to constrictions in the area of the heat shield.

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   Right installation position of large clamp (shown as an example)

8. Right tie rod: 

   Fit heat shield -2-  .

   Fit fastening screws -1-  on the heat shield -2-  near the joint boot -3-  of the right tie rod.

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Heat shield for right tie rod