[Vwdiesel] Tie Rod Replacement

[Johann Koenig]

On Saturday August 12 at 11:00am
David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi all-
> 
> The diesel cabby needs new tie rod assys, which I've
> got on hand.
> 
> What I'm wondering is if it is possible to unscrew
> them from the rack and install new with the rack
> installed on the car?  Bentley says the rack has to be
> removed and put in a padded vice to do it.  It appears
> that the only reason rack removal is required is to
> hold it in the vice, so I'm wondering if maybe a set
> of padded vice grips would do the same job?
> 
> Anyone have any ideas on how I could make this easier?
>  Should be exactly the same as a Rabbit with power
> steering.

If its anything like my '82 Rabbit with manual steering, it is
absolutely worth removing the rack to do the work. Take the exhaust off
to get some more room, too. It may be possible without, but I spent
enough time trying to believe that it is not.

-- 
-johann koenig