Tightening Specifications
Component Tightening Specification
Tie rod end to tie rod 70 Nm
10.5 Checking Play, Fastening and Joint
Boots of Tie Rod Ends
– With vehicle raised (wheels hanging free), check play by mov‐
ing tie rods and wheels. Play: no play
– Check fastening.
– Check boots are not damaged and are seated correctly.
10.6 Left Tie Rod Length, Checking and Ad‐
justing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A-
Perform the Following
– Check left tie rod for dimension “a” and adjust if necessary.
Dimension -a- = 376.6 ± 1 mm
Also check new tie rods for dimension “a” before installing and
adjust if necessary.
The total toe must be checked on the alignment rack and adjusted
if necessary. Refer to ⇒ “8 Wheel Alignment”, page 256
Boot, Mounting
– Check the boot for wear (slits, cracks) and check the sealing
surfaces of the boot for dirt.
– Install the boot. Turn the tie rod so that the tie rod ball joint
shank is in the installation position.
– Tension the clamp using Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A- .
Only Use Original Clamps.
Take care not to twist the boot when installing it.
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