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A3 Mk2

Removing and installing track rod
Removing and installing track rod
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
–  Measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing → Chapter.
–  Remove wheel.
–  Remove coil spring → Chapter.
  W00-0428
–  Unscrew nut -1- and pull coupling rod -2- out of anti-roll bar.
–  Unscrew bolt -arrow- for track rod -3-.
  A42-0425
–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar clamp.
  A42-0426
–  Unscrew nut -arrow- and take out bolt towards the rear.
–  Take out track rod.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of subframe, diagonal strut, lower transverse link, upper transverse link, track rod, vehicle level senders“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Part II: Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit, trailing arm with mounting bracket, stone deflector“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of shock absorbers, coil springs“
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of anti-roll bar“
–  Insert track rod into vehicle and hand-tighten bolts.
Before tightening bolt securing track rod, obtain the same distance between wheel hub centre and lower edge of wheel housing as measured before dismantling → Chapter.
–  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Anchor.
  A42-0424

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