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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) and other VW models

Track rod end

        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Petrol/Natural Gas (CNG) (110 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Petrol (86 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Petrol (122 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Track rod end for Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) Diesel (150 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). 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
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). 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 – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Use the following procedure:

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 – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). AUTODOC recommends:
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

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

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 9

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
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.

Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Professionals recommend:
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

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 20 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 17

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 18

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VII (5G1, BE1). Tip from AUTODOC:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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