Removing and installing track rod - Audi S1: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

• Special tools named: T10038

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• If bolt (4) cannot be removed, perform the following steps:

📋 Procedure

1. Before commencing work, measure distance from wheel centre to lower edge of wheel housing and note measured value .
2. Remove wheel .
3. Unscrew nut (1) and bolt (3) by a few turns.
4. Unscrew nut (1) and remove bolt (4) towards rear.
5. Unscrew bolt (3) and remove.

6. Take out track rod (2). [Note: If bolt (4) cannot be removed, perform the following steps:]
7. ⚠ The vehicle could slip off the lifting platform - risk of accident!For the following procedure, the vehicle must be secured to the support arms of the lifting platform on both sides. — Use tensioning straps T10038(item 1) to secure vehicle to support arms of lifting platform on both sides.
8. Attach support T10149 to wheel hub using wheel bolt.
9. Raise wheel hub with support T10149 and engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 until bolt for track rod can be removed.
10. Tighten bolts with axle in unladen position .
11. Overview table: when does wheel alignment have to be checked?

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