How to change track rod end on VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Track rod end
- 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 – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- 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. VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF)
- 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 the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. 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 #15. Use a combination spanner #24.
- Step 9
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 10
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 12
Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13
Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Screw on a new tie rod end.
Replacement: track rod end – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). 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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