Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6 BiFuel View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Track rod end
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Rod Assembly
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Repair Kit, tie rod
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Mounting Kit, tie rod end
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. 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
Replacement: track rod end – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. 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 Touran 1T1 1T2. Take the following steps:
  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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T1 1T2
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Track Rod End on Touran Mk1 2003 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. 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.
  14. Step 14
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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