Audi A4: Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt - Tie Rod to Subframe
- Bolt - Tie Rod to Wheel Bearing Housing
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.
- Install the -T10149- with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.
Note
Ignore item -1-.
- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the -T10149- with the -VAS6931- this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the -VAS6931- is under the vehicle.
- Do not leave the -VAS6931- under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
- Remove the bolt -1- and disconnect the threaded connection -3- and remove the tie rod -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Transverse Link and Tie Rod Installation Position".
- Install the threaded connections up to the stop but do not tighten yet.
Note
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.
- Lift the wheel bearing in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to → Chapter "Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
READ NEXT:
Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring
Overview - Spring
1 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
2 - Coil Spring
Re
Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub S
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parking aids will help you when parking and maneuvering.
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