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I've got this to look forward to and can't see how I can possibly get my arms in about the bracket with the battery tray in the way, and I don't really want to get the angle grinder out....
Any top tips or BTDT to give me some faith that it is in fact possible!?
It is possible but its a massive PITA. Easiest way is to remove both rods at the same time. Remove the complete "yoke" that the two rods bolt to from the rack piston, then pull the assembly out through the hole in the inner wing.
Or, do what I did prior to removing it all together and cut a 4" hole in the bottom of the battery tray with hole saw for access
So assuming mine looks like this, and I'm sure it does, it's just two bolts and the steering damper nut and I can pull it out? I remember someone mentioning captive nuts, but I can't see where those would be??
...Its a messed up world. where hoods are bonnets and fenders are wings.
I understand the "quirks" of English English when I had to get torch and a spanner out the other fortnight when the lift to my flat went all dodgy like.
Terms I have pointed out are Audi's English versions (both UK English and US English).
BTW - the bonus is the diagram as to how the tie rods are attached to the Item 2 carrier bracket.
So assuming mine looks like this, and I'm sure it does, it's just two bolts and the steering damper nut and I can pull it out? I remember someone mentioning captive nuts, but I can't see where those would be??
Yup, be aware those two bolts through the rack need to be unscrewed from below - the two holes in the rack piston are threaded. Don't try beating them out it'll take you a long time
Just in from doing some reconnaissance. Top two nuts are off no problem and access to the bolts from the bottom isn't bad but it was impossible to get about them with a ratchet with my current extensions. Collecting a couple of swivel sockets and another extender tomorrow and it shouldn't be too bad at all. The steering damper looks like it is going to be a pain in the *** as there's an air con pipe in the way of that as well.
Summary, a pain in the ***, but not quite as bad as I thought if you have the right swivels and extensions. Will update tomorrow.
Yup, be aware those two bolts through the rack need to be unscrewed from below - the two holes in the rack piston are threaded. Don't try beating them out it'll take you a long time
Yes, good tip. I'd have been mighty confused if I hadn't read that on another thread
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