Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 4.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 3.2 FSI quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Flat chisel
Hammer
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6). 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 A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) – 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
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    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 A6 Allroad (4FH, C6)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Loosen the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
    How to replace Track Rod End on AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6) 2011: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 10
    How hard is it to do yourself: Track Rod End replacement on Audi A6 C6 Allroad 2.7 TDI quattro 2006 - download illustrated guide
    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.
  8. Step 11
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 12
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  10. Step 13
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4FH, C6). 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.
  13. Step 16
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
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