The right and left tie rod ends are structurally identical. They can be removed and installed without removing the steering gear.
Withdrawal
Paint mark the position of the front wheels in relation to the hubs. This is necessary to reinstall the wheels in their original position, as a result of which their balance is maintained. With the vehicle on wheels, loosen the front wheel bolts. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands, unscrew the bolts and remove the front wheels.
Unscrew bolt and nut 3 and 4 (pic. 9.4) attaching the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Unscrew the plastic nut 1 (pic. 9.5).
Use a small screwdriver to remove the two clips 2 (pic. 9.5).
Remove the tie rod cover.
Loosen the clamps on the corrugated protective boot of the tie rod (see fig. 9.6). Move the corrugated protective cover as far as possible outward and with the special tool VAG 1923 unscrew the tie rod (see fig. 9.7).
Remove the tie rod.
Loosen lock nut B if necessary (pic. 9.8) and unscrew the tie rod end from the steering rod, holding the steering rod by the hexagon A from turning. At the same time, count the number of turns when unscrewing. Screw the new tie rod end into the tie rod the same number of turns. Tighten the tie rod locknut to a torque of 40 Nm, while holding the tie rod against turning by the hexagon (see fig. 9.8).
Installation
Check the condition and, if necessary, replace the tie rod or tie rod joint.
When installing a new tie rod, measure and, if necessary, correct the length of the tie rod, while its length should be equal to the length of the removed tie rod.
Install the tie rod in place and screw it to the steering gear, tightening with a torque of 100 Nm.
Reinstall the protective corrugated steering gear cover and secure it with new clamps. Make sure the case is not deformed or twisted (see fig. 9.9).
Install the tie rod end on the steering knuckle and tighten the bolt 3 (pic. 9.4) torque 7 Nm. Screw on a new self-locking nut 4 (pic. 9.4) and tighten it to 45 Nm.
Apply a thin layer of lubricant to the shoulder that centered the wheel disc. Install the wheel, aligning the previously applied marks, and secure it with bolts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bolts to 120 Nm.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.
Pic. 9.3. Steering gear and tie rods
1 - bolts, 65 Nm,
2 - protective cover,
Check for cracks and replace if necessary.
3 - Torx bolt with T50 eccentric,
To loosen, turn clockwise.
4 - steering shaft,
5 - self-locking nut, 30 Nm,
When installing, a new nut must be used.
6 - bolt, 7 N·m,
7 - screw,
8 - self-locking nut, 45 Nm,
When installing, a new nut must be used.
9 - return pipeline,
10 - pressure pipeline,
11 - cylindrical screw, 13 Nm,
12 - steering gear with servo drive,
13 - hollow bolt, 40 Nm,
With built-in check valve
14 - washers, 14x20,
15 - hollow bolt, 50 Nm,
16 - washers, 16x22,
17 - bolt, 35 Nm,
18 - shock absorber,
Not installed on all models.
19 - support,
20 - rubber gasket,
21 - nut, 10 Nm
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