A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
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Unscrew plastic nut -1-.
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Pry out clip -2-.
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Remove cover for tie rod.
Note: Shown without wheel bearing housing and strut for the sake of illustration.
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Open clamps at boot
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Pull boot as far toward outside as possible.
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Remove tie rod using VAG1923 special tool.
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Now replace boot or tie rod depending on extent of damage.
Installing
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Tighten be rod to 100 Nm
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When installing boot be sure:
The smaller diameter of boot snaps into groove at tie rod.
The boot does not get twisted.
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Replace inner (large) clamp.