How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 1.9 TDI VW Caddy 2 Van
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How to change track rod end on VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 60 1.4, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.9 SDI, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 75 1.6, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.9 TDI, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.7 SDI, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.9 D, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.4, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 75 1.6, VW Caddy II Van (9K9A) 1.8 … View more

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Replacement: track rod end – VW CADDY II Box (9K9A). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – VW CADDY II Box (9K9A). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 – VW CADDY II Box (9K9A). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW CADDY II Box (9K9A)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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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.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
  7. Step 9
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 13
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW CADDY II Box (9K9A). 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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