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How to change track rod end on AUDI Cabriolet B4 (8G7) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.6, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.8, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.0 16V, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 1.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.6, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.8, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 2.0 16V, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI Cabriolet (8G7, B4) 1.8 … 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 Cabriolet (8G7, B4) and other AUDI models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – AUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- 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 CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) – 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.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6When 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 7Clean all tie rod end connections. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 8Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 10Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – AUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4). Tip from AUTODOC experts: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.
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