Inner track rod end replacment - any write ups?

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:16 pm

Other than what's in the workshop manual, have there been any write ups of this job? I had a quick search but nothing stood out. Any tips?

I'll maybe have to just muddle through...

Northern Bongolow · Post by **Northern Bongolow** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:14 pm

which bit do you mean matt, the track rod end outer to the swivel, or the inner end into the rack.

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:32 pm

Inner to the rack. The bit I should have done first time round - when I replaced pretty much every other component.

Astonished by the rate at which the inners have deteriorated now that everything else is tight.

rita · Post by **rita** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:17 pm

Hi,if its the inner you are looking for they are called ...Axial Rods (ball joint)they are sided.

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:27 pm

rita wrote:Hi,if its the inner you are looking for they are called ...Axial Rods (ball joint)they are sided.

B*ll*cks!!! Opposing threads, or what? They looked the same to me - going back out to check...

Edit: new part marked ASL702 - supplier claims there are not handed. Just realised I have no spanner that will go large enough - and not convinced about clearance in there to turn it anyway. One of the pistons out of the steering rack has gray/brown greasy looking stuff on it, the other looks clear.

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:23 pm

Not sure it can be done without removing the rack. Anyone know? Very poor access/clearance.

rita · Post by **rita** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:27 pm

Driver+Passengers wrote:Not sure it can be done without removing the rack. Anyone know? Very poor access/clearance.

Hi,the usual practice is to use extractor tool,these are very expensive,you could maybe borrow one from your friendly Garage..

rita · Post by **rita** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:33 pm

This should give you an idea what is required,it is a very simple and easy job IF you have the correct tools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT83g8MPbjc

Driver+Passengers · Post by **Driver+Passengers** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:43 pm

Aaaaaaaah... thanks!

Inner track rod end replacment - any write ups?

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