Replacing the tie rod ends (Audi A4 B6)

The tips are screwed to the tie rod on the right and left. The advantage of this design is that if these parts are defective, the entire tie rod does not need to be replaced. There should be no gap in the tips, and the dust caps should be undamaged. If the tips or caps are defective, replace them immediately. Be careful when purchasing individual parts, as the left and right tips are different. After replacing the tips, the front axle must be adjusted at an authorized facility.

1. Place the front of the car on jack stands and remove the wheel.

2. Loosen and remove screw 1. Loosen hex nut 5 and remove bolt 2.

3. Press the transverse steering rod downwards, loosen the hex nut 3. When unscrewing the tip to create a counter support, hold the hex 4 located on the hinge with a key.



4. After dismantling, remove grease from the tip and the hole of the clamping connection.

5. Install the tips in the reverse order. First tighten clamping nut 5 to 50 Nm. Tighten hexagon head screw 1 to 5 Nm.

6. Mount the front wheel so that the marks made during dismantling match. First, lubricate the wheel rim centering socket on the hub with a thin layer of grease or oil. Replace the rusted wheel mounting bolts. Screw the wheel on.

7. Contact an authorized workshop to check the wheel alignment. Both the front and rear axles must be checked at each measurement.