Audi Q3: Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
Tie Rod, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
- Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of
wheel housing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Remove the affected rear wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Remove the nut -1- and pull the
coupling rod -2- out of the
stabilizer bar.

- Remove the bolts -arrows- for
the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to
→ Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the nut -4- and bolt
-3-.
- Remove the nut -1- and then
remove the bolt to the rear.
- Remove the tie rod -2-.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- The tie rod may only be fastened when the dimension between
wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel housing, measured
before assembly, is achieved. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
→ Chapter "Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment".
Tie Rod, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
- Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of
wheel housing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Remove the affected rear wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Remove the nut -1- and pull the
coupling rod -2- out of the
stabilizer bar.

- Remove the bolts -arrows- for
the stabilizer bar clamp.

- Remove the nut -4- and bolt
-3-.
- Remove the nut -1- and then
remove the bolt to the rear.
- Remove the bolt -2-.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- The control arm may only be fastened if the dimension
between the wheel hub center and lower edge of wheel housing,
measured before assembly, is achieved. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with
Coil Spring".
- Install the coil spring. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing".
- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
→ Chapter "Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment".
READ NEXT:
Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring
1 - Lower Spring Support
Spring end rotated up to stop
2 - Coil Spring
Removing and installing. Refer to
→&
Overview - Wheel Bearing, Vehicles with FWD
1 - Cover
2 - Bracket
3 - Bolt
50 Nm + 45º
Always replace if removed
4 - Coupling Rod
5 -
Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
- Measure dimension from cente
SEE MORE:
Removing
Note
The window regulator motor can be removed or installed with
the motor or door window in any position.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels; Rear Door
Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
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