Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) S2 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Audi 80 B4. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi 80 B4 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 1992 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Track Rod End on AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1992: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward.Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 7
    Clean all tie rod end connections.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Track Rod End on Audi 80 b4 1991 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #14.Use a combination spanner #22.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Audi 80 B4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
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