Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
caused by unintentional separation.
The left and right tie rods are identical.
They can be removed and installed with the steering gear in the vehicle.
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Remove front wheel.
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Press off tie rod from wheel bearing housing.
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Clean outside of power steering gear in area of boot.
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Open clamp and push back boot.
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Remove tie rod using open-jaw torque wrench insert (VAG 1923).
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:
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Tighten tie rod using open-jaw torque wrench insert (VAG 1923).