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WARNING!
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items
VAG1923
Notes:
Left and right-hand tie rods are identical.
Tie rods can be removed and installed with the
steering gear installed.
Removing

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- Remove front wheel.

- Loosen bolts -3- and -4- and disconnect tie rod end downward.

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- Remove plastic nut -1-.

- Pry out clips -2-.
- Remove cover for tie rod.

- Open clamps on boot.

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- Move boot outward as far as possible.

- Remove tie rod using VAG1923.
Installing
- Install tie rod.
Tightening torque: 100 Nm (74 ft lb)
- When installing boot, make sure to check:
Smaller diameter of boot clips into groove on tie rod
Boot is not twisted
- Replace inner (large) clamp.
- Check wheel alignment

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