Removing and installing track rods: Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Special tools named: puller
• Renewed: spring-type hose clip

Don't miss

• Do not attempt to enlarge slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar.
• Only fit track rod by hand in steering arm (1). Take care not to apply any force to seal (2) on track rod ball joint when doing so.

📋 Procedure

1. Position vehicle on lifting platform .
2. Remove wheel trim; on light-alloy wheels, pull off trim cap (use puller in vehicle tool kit).
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove engine cover panel 66.
5. Unfasten hose clip and spring-type hose clip at boot (arrows).

6. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and pull out track rod ball joint downwards. [Note: Do not attempt to enlarge slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar.] [Note: Do not apply chisel or similar between steering arm (1) and seal (2) on track rod ball joint to press out track rod, as this would damage seal.When pressing track rod out of steering arm, apply pressure only to end of track rod ball joint, or knock out end of joint using a wooden or rubber mallet.]
7. Pull rubber boot as far as possible outwards.
8. Unscrew track rod using open-end spanner attachmentV.A.G 1923.
9. Use open-end spanner attachmentV.A.G 1923 to screw on track rod .
10. When fitting the boot, make sure that:
11. Renew spring-type hose clip and hose clip (arrows).
12. Install new hose clip and tighten clip using locking pliers for steering rackVAS 6199.
13. Align track rod so that pin of track rod ball joint is in installation position.
14. Insert track rod as far as it will go in steering arm. [Note: Only fit track rod by hand in steering arm (1). Take care not to apply any force to seal (2) on track rod ball joint when doing so.]
15. Attach bolt connection (2) and tighten nut .
16. Screw in and tighten bolt (1).
17. Fit and secure wheel Wheels and tyres44.
18. Stand vehicle on its wheels .
19. Check and adjust wheel alignment .

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