How to change Inner tie rod end on Audi A6 quattro
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Outer tie rod removed
Jack up the car, remove the wheels, and remove the outer tie rod end. If your unsure, check my how to guides on them. Links are at the bottom of the page under additional resources. - 2
Inner tie rod end boot removed
There will be 2 clamps holding the inner tie rod end boot. The small inner clip is a pinch clip that you can remove with your fingers. The inner clamp requires a flat head to undo the clamp. - 3
Tie rod complete set, Inner tie rod end tool
The parts to be replaced. I decided to change my outer tie rod end as well. I used the Lisle 45750 Inner tie rod end tool which cost about $60 at amazon.com - 4
1 1/2 crows foot
Make sure the tie rod end tool comes with a 1 1/2 (38.4mm) crows foot. This should fit your inner tie rod end. - 5
Fit the crows foot on the inner tie rod end - 6
Slide the inner tie rod end tool in and lock in the crows foot. Attach a ratchet to the end of the tool and turn counter clockwise to remove the inner tie rod end. - 7). You can reuse the outer pinch clamp of the boot, but the inner large clamp will need to be replaced. Installation is everything in reverse, and you are all done!
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