Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installing the Tie Rod

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION:

Do not lubricate the steering rack.

-- Make sure the correct tie rod end is installed on each side.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Ends

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I - Right tie rod end identified with an "A"

II - Left tie rod end identified with a "B"

-- Turn the steering wheel into straight ahead position.

-- Guide new clamp and boot onto the tie rod.

-- Twist tie rod far enough into tie rod end until dimension -a- is obtained.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod Dimension

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Dimension -a- = 392 ± 1 mm

-- Tighten the tie rod.

Fig 3: Loosening/Tightening Tie Rod

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: VAG1923
: VAG1332

-- Slightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the tie rod with Grease: G 052 168 A1 (from the repair kit, from Fuchs Renolit JP1619).

-- Slide the boot -2- onto the tie rod -1-, pay attention to correct position when doing this.

Fig 4: Identifying Boot And Tie Rod

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-- Secure spring clamp on boot using : VAG1275A .

-- Slightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the steering gear housing with Grease: G 052 168 A1 (from the repair kit, from Fuchs Renolit JP1619).

-- Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear housing.

-- Tighten the new clamp using : VAS6199 as much as shown in the illustration below.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp

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-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Perform a vehicle alignment. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- If both tie rods were replaced, then it is necessary to "adapt the steering end stops basic setting". Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.