Audi Q5: Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Track Rod Tool Insert -T40183-
- No illustration, commercially available pawl with fine gear
Removing
- Determine dimension -a- from
the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing
before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.
- Place the vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the bolt -4-.
- Mark the position of the bolt -1-
to the subframe -2-.
- Remove the nut and the bolt -1-.
- Remove the tie rod -5-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only
tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or
control position.
- Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles
with coil springs. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Insert the tie rod -5-.
The marking -3- (one on the
"head of the T") on the tie rod
-5- must be on the out the outer
side pointing forward, as illustrated.
- First insert the bolt -1-
completely and then align it according the marking.
- Insert and tighten the bolt -4-.
- Install the bolt -1- by hand.
Tighten the bolt nut -1- to the
tightening specification only after measuring the axle
alignment.
- Tighten the wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications".
- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
→ Chapter "Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment".
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Fig. 193 Right rear vehicle side: removing the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue tank opening is located near the diesel
tank opening Add at least 1 gallon (3.8 liters)
of AdBlue. This is the minimum amount required
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80 - 200-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-, is needed to remove any clips are
that still inside the body.
Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment lamp. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Lamps; Overview - Luggag