Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Ball joint puller
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Track Rod End on VW T6 Van 2015 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW Transporter VI Van (SGA, SGH) 2.0 TDI 2016 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. 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 VI Box (SGA, SGH)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove VW TRANSPORTER 2.0 TDI 2019 Track Rod End - online easy-to-follow instructions
    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 7
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
    How to replace Track Rod End on VW Transporter VI Van (SGA, SGH) 2020: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a combination spanner #24.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 12
    VW TRANSPORTER 2.0 TDI Track Rod End replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 13
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
    Replacing Track Rod End on VW T6 Van 2015 2.0 TDI by yourself
    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
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