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Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod

Tie Rod

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

‹› Measure vehicle after repair. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Wheel Alignment.

Removing

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Dismount tire.

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Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair. 

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Remove threaded connections - 1 - and -  - and remove tie rod.

Installing

‹› Replace bolts and self-locking nuts. Notes in exploded view diagrams. Refer to => [ Subframe ] See: Suspension/Description and Operation/Rear

Suspension/FWD.

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First tighten threaded connections nuts - 1 - and -  2 - only to 20 Nm.

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Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair. 

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Tighten threaded connections - 1 - and -  2 -

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