[s-cars] tie rod ends repair

[serge]

You can replace just the ends. If one has failed or simply wore out, you
could assume the other is not far behind. The only reason to replace the
whole assembly is if the adjuster is totally bound up. I got my TR ends from
Rod at TCP, 1.800.472.1144, I think they were about $30 each IIRC. When you
replace the ends, make sure to slather that adjuster with antisieze, to aid
future adjustments.

HTH

Serge Filanovsky

95 S6 Avant



> Hi Everybody,
> 
> I recently had my 1995 S6Q in the shop for an alignment after getting new
> tires.  The shop couldn't get the front left wheel into spec because it
> needed a new tie rod end.  The shop wants to replace both sides with the
> full tie rod assembly, not just the tie rod end.  Is this customary?  Is
> there sound rationale for doing all of this work?
> 
> Thanks for your insight,
> 
> Hartmann
> 
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