If necessary, the "longer" tie rod end should be shortened (screw deeper into the tie rod). Clean the power steering mechanism and the subframe in the area of the bellows. When replacing the tie rod, do not allow dirt to enter the power steering mechanism and the bellows. Open and remove the spring clamp "3" with hose clamp pliers "V.A.G 1921". Remove clamp "1" and remove bellows "2" outward from the power steering mechanism.
Loosen nut "1" of tie rod end pin "2" until it is flush with the pin thread. If necessary, hold it from turning while loosening.
To protect the thread, leave the nut on the pin screwed on for a few turns: Press out the end of the transverse steering rod from the hub bearing housing using the ball joint puller "T40010 A". Then unscrew the nut.
Ensure that both arms of the puller lever are parallel to each other at the moment of maximum force application; correct the position if necessary. Unscrew the steering rod. At the same time, hold the piston rod of the power steering gear with a wrench "1 -. 2" Wrench - insert "V.A.G 1923".
Installation
Installation in reverse order. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the moments. Screw the steering rod with a wrench, insert "V.A.G 1923" "2". At the same time, hold the piston rod of the power steering gear with spanner "1". Replace the spring clamp "3" and the clamp clamp "1".
Installing the clamping clamp: Ensure that the dimension "A" is max. 5.7 mm. The dimension "A" should not exceed 5.7 mm, otherwise there will be problems with tightness.
Install a new clamping clamp and tighten it with the steering pliers "VAS 6199". Preliminarily turn the transverse steering rod so that the trunnion of the rod end is in the installation position. Install the transverse steering rod into the hub bearing housing until it stops. Install the wheel and tighten the mounting bolts. It is necessary to adjust the wheel alignment angles.
[The article was copied from the website «audimanual.ru»]