How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 3.0 TDI quattro Audi A8 D3
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How to change track rod end on AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 TDI quattro … View more

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A8 (4E_). 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
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Replacement: track rod end – AUDI A8 (4E_). 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 A8 (4E_) – 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 A8 (4E_)
  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
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 10
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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.
  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 A8 (4E_). 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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