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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.5 TSI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.5 TSI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.5 eTSI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.0 TSI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.0 TSI, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.5 TGI CNG, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 1.0 TSI Mild Hybrid, SEAT Leon IV (KL1) 2.0 TFSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Combination spanner #24
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). 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.

Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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

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 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

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

Screw the end out of 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.

AUTODOC recommends:
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

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Screw on the tie rod end jam nut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 17

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 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 19

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.
Step 20

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 25

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.

Replacement: track rod end – SEAT Leon IV (KL1). AUTODOC recommends:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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