Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M6, 7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M8), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 1.9 TDI (7M8, 7M9), VW Sharan VAN (7M) 2.0 (7M8, 7M9) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #22 (2 pieces)
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 19
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip from AUTODOC:

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 Sharan Kastenwagen (7M) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Professionals recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M)
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 all tie rod end connections. 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 #22 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip:
Use a ball joint puller if necessary.
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 all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13

Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.

Step 14

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). 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 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 16

Set the tie rod end to the correct position and secure it with the lock nut. Use a vernier caliper. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces).
Step 17

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 nm torque.
Step 19

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°
Step 20

Treat all tie rod end connections. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M)
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 26

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 170 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: track rod end – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC recommends:
After replacing the component, it is advisable to realign the wheels using a wheel aligner.

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