How difficult is it to replace a tie-rod end, driver's side? What complications should I beware of, or should I just pony-up and have the shop do it?
Thanks
SJ

 

hardest part is counting the threads and making sure its some what even to drive it to get realigned afterwards. VEry simple and straight forward.

 

ough and dont just do the drivers side, do both sides.

 

i'm in the same boat ... anyone recomend a place or brand to get ?

 

Myle Heavy duty TRE's like $110 for both at ECS

 

what year is your a4 becuase i know there is a recall for 99's ...check the recalls b4 spending dough

 

Second what he said, do both. Got mine at getcoolparts.

I measured the threads with a digital rule, and was still off. I hate to think how far off they would have been. Definitly get it aligned afterwords.

You'll need a 22mm crows foot and a long extension to get it off.

 

geeezus...previous owner had passenger side replaced so i knew it was only a matter of time so i bought one for the drivers side @ stearlership for $180!!! Was making the most embarrassing squeeling noise so i new it was time to replace BUT every time it rains the noise goes away for 3-4 days! WTF? haha so no i'm procrastination...ahhh 2/120 if only id known!