Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

-- Refer to Wheel, Removing .

-- Clean the steering gear and outer tie rod in the area of the boot using a cleaning cloth.

-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to Tie Rod End, Removing and Installing .

-- Open the clamp -3- for the boot -2- on the steering gear -1-.

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-- Turn the steering as follows:

Conditions

For the left tie rod, turn the steering to the left until stop.
For the right tie rod, turn the steering to the right until stop.

-- Remove the boot from the steering gear -2- and slide outward -arrow-.

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-- Remove the tie rod -1- with the Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw: V.A.G 1923 .