– Make sure the correct tie rod end is installed on each side.
I - Right tie rod end identified with an “A”
II - Left tie rod end identified with a “B”
Before installing, the steering rack must be coated with the Steer‐
ing Gear Grease - AOF 063 000 04- supplied in the repair kit.
Caution
Never use any other grease.
For this purpose, turn steering to stop toward both sides in suc‐
cession.
– Grease the steering rack on the toothed side with the Steering
Gear Grease - AOF 063 000 04- .
– Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
– Guide new clamp and boot onto tie rod.
– Twist tie rod far enough into tie rod end until dimension -a- is
obtained.
Dimension -a- = 376.6 ± 1 mm
– Tighten the tie rod.
1 - Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw - VAG1923-
2 - Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
– Slightly grease the sealing surface of the boot to the tie rod
with Grease - G 052 168 A1- (from the repair kit, from Fuchs
Renolit JP1619).
– Position boot -2- on tie rod -1-.
– Secure spring clamp on boot using Hose Clip Pliers -
VAG1275A- .
– Slightly grease the sealing surface of the bellow to the steering
gear housing with Grease - G 052 168 A1- (from the repair kit,
from Fuchs Renolit JP1619).
– Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear housing.
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