Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 3-Part Version

Tie Rod Stone Deflector, 3-Part Version

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Tie rod stone impact suspension is only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.

• Stone impact protection 8E0 501 561 (old version) can only be installed on vehicles with a three-part tie rod (old version).

Stone impact protection, replacing with tie rod removed

- Loosen bolts - 2 -.





- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.

- Unclip stone impact protection from tie rod.

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Tightening specification item 2: 5 Nm

Stone impact protection, replacing with tie rod installed

Removing

- Cut stone impact protection with a knife in threaded connection area at trapezoidal control arm. Do not damage tie rod.

- Loosen bolts - 2 -.





- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.

- Unclip stone impact protection from tie rod.

Installing

- Cut in new stone impact protection at top - A -.





- Slide clamping parts - 1 - inward.

- Clip stone impact protection onto tie rod.

- Slide clamping parts - 1 - outward and tighten bolts - 2 - to 5 Nm.