Removing and installing track rod (front-wheel drive): Audi TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• Install bolt (arrow) for track rod (3) with washer (4) (washer MUST be fitted).

📋 Procedure

1. Measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing .
2. Remove wheel.
3. Detach stone deflector from trailing arm .
4. Remove coil spring .
5. Unscrew nut (1) and pull coupling rod (2) out of anti-roll bar.

6. Remove bolt (arrow) for track rod (3) and take off washer (4).
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for anti-roll bar clamp.
8. Unscrew nut -arrow- and take out bolt towards the rear.
9. Take out track rod.
10. Install bolt (arrow) for track rod (3) with washer (4) (washer MUST be fitted).
11. Insert track rod into vehicle and hand-tighten bolts.
12. Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart .

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