How to Replace Tie Rod End 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta
Created on: 2014-03-29
Check out this video to learn how to replace the outer tie rod on your 99-06 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, or Beetle. Save money and DIY it with 1A Auto!
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step 1 :Removing the Wheel
- Remove the lug nut caps with a 7mm Allen bit
- Insert the lug nut key into the locking lug nut
- Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
- Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
- Secure the vehicle on jack stands
- Remove the lug nuts
- Pull off the wheel
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step 2 :Removing the Outer Tie Rod
- Measure the distance from the inner tie rod boot to the end of the outer tie rod
- Record that measurement
- Loosen the 22mm nut that attaches the inner tie rod to the outer tie rod
- Use a 6mm Allen wrench and a 19mm wrench to remove the nut at the bottom of the tie rod end
- Loosen the tie rod by striking the steering knuckle with a hammer
- Pull the tie rod up and out of the steering knuckle
- Twist off the outer tie rod
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step 3 :Installing the New Outer Tie Rod
- Twist the new outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod
- Push the outer tie rod into the steering knuckle
- Fasten the nut onto the outer tie rod with a 19mm wrench and a 6mm Allen wrench
- Tighten the 19mm nut to 50 foot-pounds of torque
- Measure the distance from the inner tie rod boot to the end of the outer tie rod
- Check that this is the same distance as recorded in Step 2
- Tighten the 22mm nut that attaches the inner tie rod to the outer tie rod
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step 4 :Reattaching the Wheel
- Slide the wheel into place
- Start the lug nuts by hand
- Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
- Lower the vehicle to the ground
- Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
- Attach the lug nut covers
Tools needed
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Measuring Tape
19mm Socket
Hammer
6mm Allen Wrench
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Torque Wrench
Jack Stands
7mm Allen Wrench
17mm Socket
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the outer tie rod on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. We show you on the passenger's side, but the driver's side is a similar procedure. The items you'll need for this are a new outer tie rod from 1AAuto.com, a 17mm socket and ratchet, 19 and 22mm wrenches, 6 and 7mm Allen wrenches or bits, torque wrench, jack, and jack stands, and depending on the condition of your vehicle, you may also need a hammer. It's important to note that after you do any work on your inner or outer tie rods that you should get a professional alignment done after the procedure.
Start off using a 7mm Allen wrench and just prying out these lug nut caps. I'll fast-forward as he does the rest of those. You'll notice that this lug nut is a little different than the others. You're going to need a key to remove it, and that key can be found right here next to your jack stand in your trunk. You can just push it into that lug nut, and now it removes just like a regular lug nut. If you don't have air-powered tools, you're going to want to loosen up these lug nuts, then raise the vehicle and remove them the rest of the way. Once the lug nuts are removed the wheel will pull right off. On the back of your wheel, right here, is your outer tie rod. You want to measure from right here to the end of your outer tie rod, and write down that measurement. Then using a 22mm wrench, just loosen up this nut right here. Use a 6mm Allen bit or wrench up through the bottom of your tie rod with a 19mm wrench to loosen up and remove that nut. We'll just fast-forward as Don does this. Our tie rod lifts up and out. Typically, it will put up a bit more of a fight, so you just want to hammer right her on the knuckle, and then you should be able to pull it up and out too. Now, just remove it from the inner tie rod buy just twisting it off. We'll fast-forward as Don does this.
On the left is the old outer tie rod. On the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they're going to fit exactly the same. Twist your new outer tie rod into place. Keep twisting it so that it's tight on there. Then push it straight down into the knuckle. Replace the nut. Using your Allen wrench and your wrench, you want to tighten up that nut. Then, torque this to about 50 foot-pounds. Then measure, make sure it's the same distance as what you had before. If it is, tighten up this nut.
Push the wheel back into place and line up the holes for the lug bolts. Then, replace the lug bolts. If you don't have air-powered tools, you want to tighten these preliminarily, lower the vehicle, and then tighten them the rest of the way. Then lower the vehicle, and torque each lug nut to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing pattern. Replace your lug nut caps and you're all set.
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