How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 2.5 TDI VW T4 Platform
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How to change track rod end on VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8 VR6 … View more

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Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 7
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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.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Track Rod End on VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1995: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  9. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  11. Step 14
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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