Tie Rod Installation


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Tie Rod Installation

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	We will be adding information, along with pictures of removal and installation of new tie rods on ball joint fronts end for VW's
	The procedure for the installation of tie rods is fairly straightforward, but you will need a couple of special tools to complete these procedures.
	READ THE BENTLEY or HAYNES MANUAL FIRST!
	You will need a FLAT surface to complete this repair for your safety.
	Upper ball joints adjust the Caster and Camber. The tie rods adjust Toe in and Toe out
	READ ALL OF THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT. DO NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER. THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
	*Read our Safety* page too.**

We have available for download the complete procedure on our DOWNLOADS page

TOOLS NEEDED:

Start with the Ball Joint Installation first. Unless you are only doing the Tie Rods
Install the tie rods
Tighten all castle nuts down to 22 foot pounds.
Check steering box oil level
Complete the installation of the fuel tank as shown on the Fuel Tank Installation page
Spin down to finger tight all lug bolts on tire
Lower The VW using Lowering procedure
Tighten all lug bolts to 95 foot pounds
Replace hub caps on front axle.
Take your VW to an alignment shop along with your Bentley manual for realignment of the front end.
DO NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 100 MILES WITHOUT REALIGNING THE FRONT END. This will cause premature tire wear and Tire damage and possible failure of the tires.