Wow, the A6 has lots of suspension parts!
I am replacing 8 control arms and 2 sway bar links, and 2 TIE ROD ENDs.
The control arms went in easy.
The tie rod ends on the other hand... The bolt into the top of the tie rod comes out, the tie rod slides up and down a few mm. The nut came off the through bolt that secures the pinch clamp on the steering knuckle, but the bolts are frozen. This is the case on both sides of the car!

I put the nut on a few turns and used a hammer, and penetrating oil but no joy. The next thing I will try is to put a vice grip on the head and try turning it a little bit. The head has a "D" shape so it can't turn very much.
Should it just pop out??
Any other suggestions?

I want to be at step 4!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5029666_chan...i-quattro.html

thanks!

 

use a bigger hammer, a torch, and more pb blaster.

 

You will not be able to turn the bolt. Lots of heat and a big hammer. You also need to put the top bolt back in and tighten it to relieve any strain on the pinch bolt caused by your trying to remove the tie rod end before removing the pinch bolt (if you not already done so). After I get the pinch bolt out, I tap on the top bolt to get the tie rod end out.

Good luck,

Bob

 

you can try a small puller if you can get one on and have it grip .. it will eventually pop .. I hate BFH's when it comes to suspension pieces ...