A4 Quattro Cabriolet V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod Ball Joint
Tie Rod Ball Joint
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Socket (V.A.G 1332/12)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
Removing
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Remove wheel.
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Remove bolt - 1 -.
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Remove hex head nut - 5 - and remove bolt - 2 -.
‹› The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
‹› Do not use a chisel or similar tool between steering arm - 1 - and tie rod ball joint sealing washer - 2 - when removing tie rod, otherwise sealing
washer could be damaged.
‹› Tie rod may only be pressed off steering arm over tie rod ball joint pin ends or driven with a wooden or rubber hammer.
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Press tie rod downward
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Loosen hex head nut - 3 - and remove tie rod ball joint. Hex head - 4 - on tie rod aids in counterholding.