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We have added information, along with pictures of
removal of new tie rods on ball joint fronts end for VW's
The procedure for removal of tie rods is fairly
straightforward, but you will need a couple of special tools to
complete these procedures.
It is usually best to replace Both tie rod and
ball joints together
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 .
Toe in 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:
19mm combination
wrench
17mm Combination
wrench
13mm combination
wrench
13mm Socket (3/8 or
1/2)
19mm deep socket (1/2
inch drive)
17mm socket
1/2 drive break over
bar
3/8 or 1/2 drive
ratchet
Various Extensions
for ratchets
Tie Rod separator
Ball Joint press
(uses a 22mm socket to turn)
Multiple shop towels
(least 15)
Grease (best is
Lithium)
4 lbs. dead blow
hammer or Sledge hammer
Pliers
lineman dikes or wire
cutters
Floor Jack (4000 lbs.
capacity)
2 jack stands
2 Wheel Chocks
2 wire coat hangers
1 roll masking tape
Parts Needed:
Steering Dampener
Left Tie Rod
Right Tie rod
Procedure for removal
Remove the fuel tank
as described on Fuel Tank Removal Page
Lift up the front of
your VW as described on Lifting page .
Remove tie rods as a
complete assembly. DO NOT loosen clamp or locknut.
Complete the
Ball Joint Removal procedure.
ONLY REMOVE ONE
SIDE AT A TIME. COUNT the number of turns IN of the tie rod
until it stops. This is a left hand thread on The Driver's side
Outer tie rod and on the Passenger's side Inner tie rod.
Hang Steering knuckle
from the shock tower with a length of coat hanger. DO
NOT let the knuckles hang from the brake lines. You can
damage the brake lines
Now go to
the procedure of reinstallation of the tie rods
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