How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 2.0 TDI Audi A4 B7 Avant
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How to change track rod end on Audi A4 B7 Avant – replacement guide

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How to change tie rod end / track rod end on AUDI A4 B7 AVANT TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tools you might 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
Vernier caliper
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B7 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 B7 Avant. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
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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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7 Avant
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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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.
  7. Step 7
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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 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Track Rod End on Audi A4 B7 Avant 2007 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10.1
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13.
    Step 10.2
    Replacing Track Rod End on Audi A4 B7 Avant 2004 2.0 TDI by yourself
    Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 12
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 13
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a combination spanner #22.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Audi A4 B7 Avant. 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.
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