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Checking left-hand track rod length and if necessary adjusting > < Modified track rod ball joints
Running gear, axles, steering
Servicing power assisted steering
Modified track rods

The track rods have been shortened.

 
N48-0357

Was introduced in the Wolfsburg factory from;

    • Vehicle identification No. 6N WW 078 257

in the Spanish factory for left-hand drive vehicles from;

    • Vehicle identification No. 6N WY 156 682;
    • for right-hand drive vehicles from 6N WY 172 199

Track rod dimensions

  • ◆ Previous track rod; dimension -a- approx. 308 mm
  • ◆ New track rod; dimension -a- approx. 287 mm

Note:

A mixed installation of previous and new track rods is not permitted!

Checking left-hand track rod length and if necessary adjusting > < Modified track rod ball joints