Installing Tie Rod

Information 

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Information 

• The tie rods are delivered preset as an assembly (tie rod/tie-rod ball). 
• If the joint boot is to be used again, before installing inspect for wear (cracks, slits) and check that the sealing faces 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. 

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

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   Sealing ring

2. Fit tie rod -2-  on the rack-and-pinion by tightening the octagon -1-  . > Tightening torque 100 (74 ftlb.) Nm + 10° 

   Make sure that no damage (scoring or similar damage) is caused to the rack-and-pinion.

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   Tightening ball joint

3. Fit the bellows (not twisted) and secure with new clamps.

   Fit new outer clamp -arrow-  using > VAS 6890 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers  .

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   Outer clamp

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

   Fit a new inner clamp.

   The -arrow-  indicates the clamp lug.

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   Inner clamp

5. When fitting the large clamps, always check 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 pre-clamp slightly. > Fitting inner clamp 

   It should still be possible to turn the clamps easily.

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

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   Fitting inner clamp

6. The clamp on the left bellows must be clamped on the steering gear in such a way that the clamp lug -arrow-  is facing horizontally with the front axle carrier in direction of travel.

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

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   Installation position of inner clamp at the left

7. The clamp on the right bellows must be clamped on the steering gear in such a way that the clamp lug -arrow-  is facing horizontally with the front axle carrier in direction of travel.

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

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   Installation position of inner clamp on the right

8. Right tie rod: 

   Fit heat shield -2-  .

   Fit fastening screws -1-  on the heat shield -2-  near the bellows -3-  for the right tie rod. > Tightening torque 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm 

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   Heat shield for right tie rod

9. Fit tie-rod ball -2-  on wheel bearing housing and tighten fastening nut -1-  . > Tightening torque 90 (67 ftlb.) Nm 

   Always use a new nut following removal.

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   Tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing