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How to change track rod end on AUDI A6 Allroad (4GH, 4GJ, C7) – replacement guide
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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 (4GH, 4GJ, C7) and other AUDI models
Track rod end
Alternative products

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
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4GH, 4GJ). 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 (4GH, 4GJ) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4GH, 4GJ). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
- Step 8Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9When 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 10Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24 (2 pieces).
- Step 11Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Step 12Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A6 Allroad (4GH, 4GJ). 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 15When 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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