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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on AUDI A4 B6 (8E5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for A4 Avant (8E5, B6) and other AUDI models

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

Rod Assembly

Tie Rod End

AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI

Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Adjustable wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. 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 A4 B6 Avant. Recommended sequence of 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.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B6 Avant
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 #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 10

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

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 12

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 13

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 14

Screw the end out of the tie rod.Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 15

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Professionals 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 17

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle.Use a flat metal-working chisel.Use a hammer.
Step 18

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

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 22

Tighten the tie rod end locknut.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a combination spanner #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 nm torque.
Step 23

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

Step 24

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 25

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.

Step 26

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 31

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

Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip:

Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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