S4 Quattro Wagon V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 1-Part Version
Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 1-Part Version
‹› Tie rod stone impact suspension is only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.
Stone impact protection, replacing with tie rod removed
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Press clips - 1 - forward in direction of travel out of stone impact protection - 2 -.
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Unclip stone impact protection - 2 - from tie rod - 3 -.
Installation is in reverse order of removal.
When installing stone impact protection, ensure it engages correctly with tie rod.
Stone impact protection, replacing with tie rod installed
‹› Replacement of stone impact protection on right side of vehicle is described and shown in illustration.
Removing
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Cut stone impact protection with a knife in threaded connection area at trapezoidal control arm/tie rod. Do not damage tie rod or other suspension
components.
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Press clip - 3 - forward in direction of travel out of stone impact protection - 2 -.
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Press clip - 1 - forward in direction of travel out of stone impact protection - 2 - until head of clip rests on trapezoidal control arm.