1997 AUDI A4 Suspension Tie Rod Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Tie rods, removing and
installing

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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Installing - Move boot outward as far as possible.
- Remove tie rod using VAG1923.
- 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 page 44
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