SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing track rod

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Ball joint puller -3287 A-

t	Pliers for clamps -V.A.G 1275-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Open-end spanner attachment (38 mm) -V.A.G 1923-

t	Locking pliers for Phaeton steering box -VAS 6199-

Carry out the following work: Removal: –  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheel. –  Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boot.

–  Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.   Caution Leave nut screwed several turns onto track rod ball joint shank to protect thread. –  Open clamps and push boot back.

–  Unscrew track rod. 1 -  Open-end spanner attachment -V.A.G 1923- 2 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-   Note t  Renew complete steering box if there are signs of corrosion, damage, wear or dirt on the steering rack. t  The complete steering box must also be renewed if there is no visible lubricating film on the steering rack. Installing track rod Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:   Caution Do not grease steering rack.

–  Make sure that correct track rod ball joint is installed on each side. I -  Track rod ball joint on right marked with an „A“ II -  Track rod ball joint on left marked with a „B“ –  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. –  Fit new hose clips and rubber boot onto track rod.

–  Screw track rod into track rod ball joint until dimension -a- is attained. Dimension -a-: 367 ±1 mm

–  Tighten track rod. 1 -  Open-end spanner attachment -V.A.G 1923- 2 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- –  Lightly lubricate sealing surface between boot and track rod with grease -G 052 168 A1- (from repair kit Fuchs Renolit JP1619).

–  Push rubber boot -2- onto track rod -1- (make sure boot is positioned correctly). –  Secure spring-type hose clip onto rubber boot using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-. –  Lightly lubricate sealing surface between boot and steering box with grease -G 052 168 A1- (from repair kit Fuchs Renolit JP1619). –  Push rubber boot onto steering box housing as far as it will go.

–  Install new clamp, as shown in figure, with locking pliers for Phaeton steering box -VAS 6199-. –  Fit and secure wheel → Chapter. –  Check wheel alignment → Chapter –  If both track rods have been exchanged, basic setting must be carried out for steering angle sender -G85- → Vehicle diagnostic tester. –  Then carry out basic setting of steering → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torques

Component	Tightening torque
Track rod to steering rack	100 Nm
Track rod ball joint to track rod	70 Nm
Track rod ball joint to wheel bearing housing t  Use new nuts	Tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen (turn back) 180° and retighten to 100 Nm