Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.5 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) and other AUDI models

Tie Rod End

Rod Assembly

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro Petrol (290 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI Petrol (122 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI quattro Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro Diesel (184 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI quattro Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Tie Rod End for AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI Diesel (115 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #23
                      
                        Combination spanner #24
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #18.Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #23.Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). AUTODOC experts recommend:

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.
Step 14

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 15

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Tighten the tie rod end locknut.Use a combination spanner #24 (2 pieces).Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS)
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Professionals recommend:

Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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