Removing and installing track rod, front-wheel drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• Ensure that a washer is installed between the nut and the wheel bearing housing.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove coil springs .
5. Remove nut (1) and pull coupling rod (2) from anti-roll bar.

6. Remove bolt (arrow) for track rod (3).
7. Remove bolts (arrows) for anti-roll bar clamp.
8. Remove nut (arrow) and remove bolt towards rear.
9. Remove track rod (1).
10. Insert track rod (1) into vehicle and hand-tighten bolts.
11. Tighten new nut (arrow) to specified torque only.
12. Tighten bolts (arrows) for anti-roll bar clamp.
13. Tighten bolt (arrow) for track rod (3). [Note: Ensure that a washer is installed between the nut and the wheel bearing housing.]
14. Connect coupling rod (2) to anti-roll bar and tighten nut (1).
15. Install coil spring .
16. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .
17. Perform wheel alignment .

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