A3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2009)
For this purpose, turn steering to stop toward both sides in succession.
‹› For clearer illustration, steering gear has been removed in the illustration.
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Grease the steering rack on the toothed side - a - and on the thrust piece side with grease.
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Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
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Coat the sealing surfaces on the steering gear housing/boot with the grease provided (G 052 168 A1).
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Guide new clamp and boot on to tie rod.
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Screw in tie rod until marking applied during removal is reached.
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Tighten lock nut - 3 - to specification. Counterhold on tie rod end - 2 - while doing this.
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Slide boot - 2 - on to tie rod - 1 - as depicted in the illustration.