Tie Rod Replacement

[George Harris]

Hi Mohammed:

Tools:
- the obvious - jacks, jack stands, misc wrenches.
- a good nut release liquid like Kroil.
- ball joint press to push the tapered shaft out of the steering arm.

- Spray all threads with Kroil.
- open first beer and give it time to work.
- while waiting count the exposed threads on the tie rod ends so you can 
install the new ones in close to the original position. Doing this I 
have installed them so close to the original that no adjustment was 
necessary on alignment.
- carry on removing and reinstalling logically and using torques 
specified in the manual.
- afternoon job for both sides.


Bhatti, Mohammed wrote:

> Ok folks,
>  
> Looks  like it's time for me to replace the tie rods on my 97 A4 18tqa.  I've just been quoted $800 from a local mechanic after I dropped it off for a alignment check.  Went ahead and ordered both tie rods for $90 from germanautoparts.com.
>  
> Anyway, is this something that can be done over a weekend if I work slowly and steadily?  What tools would I need?  Am I in for a long, hot, tiring weekend with an achy back at the end of it?
>  
> Any info, helpful hints and experiences greatly appreciated.
>  
> --
> mohammed
> 97 A4 1.8tqa
>  
> 
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