How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 2.0 TDI Audi A4 B8 Avant
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How to change track rod end on AUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 A4 Avant (8K5, B8) – 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
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    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.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24 (2 pieces).
  10. Step 11
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  11. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8). 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.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Audi A4 B8 Avant 2011 2.0 TDI Track Rod End
    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.
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