Overview - Steering Gear, Tie Rods, APA

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear, Tie Rods APA

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Left Tie Rod End
- Installation position. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
Nut
- The nut must be counterheld on the tie rod end using a wrench when loosening and tightening.
- 70 Nm
Clamp
Boot
- Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Clamp
- Replace
- Tensioning. Refer to Installing .
Tie Rod
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- 100 Nm
Threaded Bushing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to THREADED BUSHING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Steering Gear
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- No replacement part
Right Tie Rod End
- Installation position. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.