Tie Rod, Removing and Installing

Tie rod, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:

^ Holding fixture VW 313
^ CV joint boot clamp tool V.A.G. 1275
^ Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332
^ Open jaw insert, 34 mm V.A.G 1332/5
^ Transmission support T10108

Removing
The tie rods can only be removed/installed with steering gear removed.

Removing and installing power steering gear go to Power steering gear, removing and installing
- Seal line connections on power steering gear if not already done.
- Clean outside of power steering gear in the area of the boot.
- Open clamp and slide boot back.





- Tighten power steering gear on transmission support T10108 and remove tie rod from connecting rod.

Note:
^ Use only hole 5 and the allocated upper hole from transmission support to tighten power steering gear.

Installing
Installation is in reverse sequence to removal.

Tightening torque
Tie rod to power steering gear 75 Nm

Installing boot
- Inspect boot for wear (cuts, tears) and check that sealing surfaces for boot are clean.





- Installing boot, but first turn tie rod so that the tie rod ball joint shank is in the installation position.

Note:
^ Use only genuine clamp-type clips.





- Tighten clamp with hose clamp pliers V.A.G. 1275.
- Install power steering gear