Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models

Track rod end

        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Diesel (68 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Leon I Hatchback (1M1) Petrol (105 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – Seat Leon 1M1. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Seat Leon 1M1.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: track rod end – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Leon 1M1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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 7

Clean all tie rod end connections. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Unscrew the tie rod end from the tie rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 14

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 15

Set the tie rod end to the correct position and secure it with the lock nut. Use a vernier caliper. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 16

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: track rod end – Seat Leon 1M1. Professionals recommend:
After replacing the component, it is advisable to realign the wheels using a wheel aligner.

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