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– Remove tie rod using Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -
VAG1923- .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Note location of steering arm thrust ring, refer to
⇒ page 302 .
– Tighten the tie rod to 100 Nm using an Torque Wrench Insert
- Open Jaw - VAG1923- .
– Install bellows and clamp.
Note
Only use original clamps.
– Tighten clamp using Locking Pliers - VAS6199- as far as
shown in illustration.
– Tighten the tie rod with a new nut to 90 Nm on the wheel bear‐
ing housing.
– An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
⇒ “5 Wheel Alignment”, page 247 .
– Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts, refer to ⇒ Rep.
Gr. 44 .
– On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels,
refer to
⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
3.9 Boot, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1921-
♦ Locking Pliers - VAS6199-
♦ Puller - Ball Joint - T10187-
Removing
Note
If the bellow is faulty, moisture and dirt will penetrate into steering
gear. There must be a noticeable grease film present on steering
rack in area of splines. If grease film is not present, steering gear
must be replaced. Steering gear must also be replaced if there is
corrosion or steering gear is damaged or worn out.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
3. Steering Gear 307