S6 Quattro Sedan V10-5.2L (BXA) (2007)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod Ball Joint
Tie Rod Ball Joint
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Socket (V.A.G 1332/9)
Removing
Vehicles with air suspension
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Suspension/Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning
Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
All vehicles
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Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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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 -.
‹› Do not widen the slits in the wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar tool.
‹› Do not use a chisel or similar tool between the steering arm - 1 - and the tie rod ball joint sealing washer - 2 - when removing the tie rod or the
sealing washer could be damaged.