How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 1.5 TSI VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5)
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How to change track rod end on VW Golf VIII Variant – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #23
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 – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 VIII Variant (CG5). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Track Rod End on VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2020 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 1.5 TSI 2021 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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
    VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 1.0 TSI 2022 Track Rod End replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Track Rod End replacement on VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 1.5 TSI 2021 - download illustrated guide
    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.
  8. Step 9
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Track Rod End on VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2020 1.5 TSI by yourself
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). 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.
  13. Step 14
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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