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Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension

Control Arm and Tie Rod Assembly Overview

‹› Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components  of suspension is not permitted.

‹› Always replace self locking nuts.

‹› Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Arrow A - direction of travel

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Lower control arm

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Subframe

‹› Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Subframe ] See: Suspension/Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair.

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Self locking nut

‹› M14 x 1.5.

‹› 150 Nm + 90° additional turn.

‹› Always replace after removal.

4

Bolt

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