Steering rods are designed to transfer the force that turns the steered wheels (usually the front ones) from the steering mechanism to the pivoting levers of the hubs. There are joints at the ends of the steering rods. Thanks to them, during the mutual movements of the rods, wheels and the body during the operation of the suspension, it is possible to transfer the force from the steering mechanism and the angle of rotation of the wheels chosen by the driver remains unchanged.

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1. A8 (4D2, 4D8)
2. A8 Saloon (4D2, 4D8)
3. A8 / S8 (4D2, 4D8)
4. A4 (8D2, B5)
5. A4 Saloon (8D2, B5)
6. A4 / S4 (8D2, B5)
7. A4 Avant (8D5, B5)
8. PASSAT (3B2)
9. PASSAT Saloon (3B2)
10. A6 (4B2, C5)
11. A6 Saloon (4B2, C5)
12. A6 / S6 (4B2, C5)
13. PASSAT Variant (3B5)
14. PASSAT Wagon (3B5)
15. PASSAT Estate (3B5)
16. A6 Avant (4B5, C5)
17. A6 / S6 Avant (4B5, C5)
18. PASSAT (3B3)
19. PASSAT Saloon (3B3)
20. PASSAT Variant (3B6)
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The tie rod axle joint construction

The OPTIMAL brand Tie Rod Axle Joint are the most common. They consist of a finger, the spherical part of which is placed in a dense "bed" (insert) inside the robust body of the handpiece. Often the spherical end of the thrust plays the role of the pin. The liner can be made of rubber, plastic or metal. Such hinges provide large angles of mobility of the connecting rods.

Wear of joints is the most common malfunction not only of rods, but also of the steering system as a whole. Usually the liner (or rubber bushing in some designs) is frayed or destroyed. For joints with inserts, after a long run, the spherical surface of the pin may be worn out.