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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI Allroad (4BH, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI Allroad (4BH, C5) 4.2 V8 quattro, AUDI Allroad (4BH, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI Allroad (4BH, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Allroad (4BH, C5) and other AUDI models

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). 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

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Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). 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 ALLROAD (4BH, C5). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 10

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

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.
Step 12

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 13

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 14

Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 15

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). 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.
Step 17

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 18

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

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.
Step 22

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 nm torque.
Step 23

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 24

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 nm torque.
Step 25

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.

Step 26

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – AUDI ALLROAD (4BH, C5). Tip:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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