Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 2.8, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 3.7, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 2.8, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 2.8, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 3.7, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 3.3 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) S8 quattro, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 6.0 W12 quattro, AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) 2.5 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Mounting Kit, tie rod end
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). 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
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). 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 A8 (4D2, 4D8). 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
    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 A8 (4D2, 4D8)
  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 drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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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.
  11. Step 12
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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.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 14
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use an adjustable wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). 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.
  16. Step 17
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 18
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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