Exploded view - steering rack, track rods — AUDI
Exploded view - steering rack, track rods on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Exploded view - steering rack, track rods
Hose clip
Always renew if removed
Do not open new hose clip
Tightening
Anchor
Track rod
Grease joint with
steering rack grease
G 052 168 A1
Removing and installing
Chapter
100 Nm
Steering rack
Grease rack with
steering rack grease
G 052 168 A1
Removing and installing
Chapter
Track rod ball joint
Check that dust cap is seated correctly and not damaged
Specified dimension
Fig.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Nut
Counterhold at track rod ball joint when loosening and tightening
80 Nm
Spring-type clip
Always renew if removed
Installing spring-type clip
Anchor
Boot
Check for damage
Always renew if removed
Must not be twisted when adjusting toe setting
Must be installed correctly
Fig.
Renewing
Chapter
Hose clip
Always renew if removed
Do not open new hose clip
Tightening
Fig.
Track rod
Grease joint with
steering rack grease
G 052 168 A1
Removing and installing
Chapter
100 Nm
Track rod ball joint
Check that dust cap is seated correctly and not damaged
Specified dimension
Fig.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Nut
Counterhold at track rod ball joint when loosening and tightening
80 Nm
Spring-type clip
Always renew if removed
Installing spring-type clip
Fig.
Boot
Check for damage
Must not be twisted when adjusting toe setting
Installation position
Fig.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Specified dimension for track rod ball joint
Apply steel ruler
2
to track rod ball joint
1
and slide as far as rolled edge
arrow
on end of track rod ball joint.
The entire steering rack with track rod with track rod ball joint must be renewed if dimension
a
is less than 200 mm.
Installation position of outer boot
Dimension
a
= 2 mm
Tightening inner hose clip with
clamp tensioner
V.A.G 1682 A
Apply
clamp tensioner
V.A.G 1682 A
as shown.
Tips of tool must be applied centrally
arrow
to clip
2
.
Note
The thread of the spindle should move freely; if necessary, lubricate with MoS
2
grease.
If the thread is stiff (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping force will not be attained at the hose clip when the specified tightening torque is applied.
Tighten hose clip by turning spindle
1
with torque wrench (take care to keep clamp tensioner straight).
Tightening torques
Type of hose clip
Clamp tensioner
V.A.G 1682 A
(Hazet) with adapter
V.A.G 1682 A/1
Clamp tensioner
V.A.G 1682
(Ötiker) with adapter
V.A.G 1682 A/1
Hose clip ∅ 85 mm (passenger side)
Item
7 Nm
9 Nm
Hose clip ∅ 59 mm (driver side)
Item
10 Nm
12 Nm
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