How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 2.0 TSI VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365)
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How to change track rod end on VW Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.4 TSi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.6 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.8 TSI, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 3.6 FSi 4motion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TSI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). 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 PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). 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 PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). Use the following procedure:
  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.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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
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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.
  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.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). 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
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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