Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing track rod

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Gearbox support -3221 A-

t	Support clamp -VW 313-

t	Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Open-end insert, 34 mm -V.A.G 1332/5-

Carry out the following work: Removing The track rods can only be removed/installed with the steering box removed. –  Remove steering box → Chapter. –  Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of bellows. Clamp and hose clamp of left bellows must be opened and bellows must be pushed back to remove right track rod. Counterhold on spanner section at left steering rack to release right track rod.

–  Tension steering box on the gearbox support -T10108-. –  Open clamp and spring-type clip and slide bellows back. –  Unscrew track rod from steering rack -1-. To do this, counterhold on spanner section at left steering rack using spanner -3-. 2 -  Gearbox support -T10108- 3 -  Spanner AF 21 4 -  Open-end insert, 34 mm -V.A.G 1332/5- 5 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Installing –  Check bellows for wear (splits, tears) and check sealing surfaces for soiling. –  Push bellows onto track rod.

–  Check dimension „a“ on track rod and adjust if necessary. Dimension -a- = 367 ± 1 mm Check dimension „a“ on new track rods and adjust if necessary. Afterwards check overall toe-in on wheel alignment measuring rig and adjust as required; Wheel alignment → Chapter.

–  Bolt track rod to steering rack -1-. To do this, counterhold on spanner section at steering rack using spanner -3-. 2 -  Gearbox support -T10108- 3 -  Spanner AF 21 4 -  Open-end insert, 34 mm -V.A.G 1332/5- 5 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- –  Turn track rod so that journal of track rod end is in installation position.

–  Install bellows. –  Tighten clamp with hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-. Only use genuine clamps. The bellows must not be twisted after installation. –  Install steering box → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Track rod to steering box	80 Nm