Procedures

Tie Rod Length, Checking and Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Perform the Following Work:

- 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 => [ Wheel Alignment, with Torsion Beam Rear Suspension ] Wheel Alignment, with Torsion Beam Rear Suspension or => [ Wheel Alignment, Vehicles with Multi-Link Rear Suspension ] Wheel Alignment, Vehicles with Multi-Link Rear Suspension.

Boot, Installing

- Check boot for wear (slits, cracks) and check sealing surfaces of boot for dirt.

- Install boot. Turn the tie rod so that the tie rod ball joint shank is in the installation position.






- Tension clamp using (V.A.G 1275).

• Only use original clamps.

• Take care not to twist the boot when installing it.