172 cup inner steering arm size

[shiftspark]

Anyone know the size ? I've looked on the rack but there's no sticker on it grrr. Going to get them from Euro car parts in the black Friday sale. Cheers

 

[hipwell]

Could be wrong but I'm sure I read somewhere that for inner track rods your best off with the main dealer as pattern parts rarely for properly

 

[hipwell]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/182-inner-tie-rod-end-change-advice-needed.616344/

 

[ilovewilly]

If you want to keep costs down, I have a genuine Renault 172 Cup one fitted to a rack which I have tucked away. It's only done a couple of thousand miles if that. Could remove it.

 

[shiftspark]

If you want to keep costs down, I have a genuine Renault 172 Cup one fitted to a rack which I have tucked away. It's only done a couple of thousand miles if that. Could remove it.

I will get new ones thanks

 

[shiftspark]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/182-inner-tie-rod-end-change-advice-needed.616344/

That's a few years old so they may be available now

 

[bloke]

been available for years. i use fai, not had issue with any and decent price.

 

[shiftspark]

been available for years. i use fai, not had issue with any and decent price.

From ECP ? Do you know the part number ?
Cheers

 

[ilovewilly]

Ensure you measure as I was given one based on my Cup the and it wasn't the correct length.

 

[shiftspark]

Ensure you measure as I was given one based on my Cup the and it wasn't the correct length.

Just measured the diameter and they are 14mm not sure on length.

Also what size tool do I need to remove them ?
Ta

 

[STEVE.M]

Anyone know the size ? I've looked on the rack but there's no sticker on it grrr. Going to get them from Euro car parts in the black Friday sale. Cheers

These are the ones for the SMI rack on UK cars.
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-172182-track-rod-kit-inner/
Not a bad price for OE.

 

[ilovewilly]

These are the ones for the SMI rack on UK cars.
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-172182-track-rod-kit-inner/
Not a bad price for OE.

That's non Cup.

 

[STEVE.M]

That's non Cup.

That`s the problem with ECP parts??? Has the 172 cup got a TRW rack then?@bloke

 

[leeds2592]

I had this problem when getting new rods for mine. I've got a non cup though.

I got some from ECP and they were well too short. If you can, I'd get one of the tie rods off and go down to ECP if you can so you make sure you get the right ones.

With regards to the tool, I borrowed a fan spanner but couldn't get enough leverage to loosen it. Ended up getting one of the tools that fits over the tie rod and you can then get a ratchet/breaker bar on the end of it.

 

[R3k1355]

That`s the problem with ECP parts??? Has the 172 cup got a TRW rack then?@bloke

Isn't that the LHD rack or something??

The incorrect inner rods are usually too short

 

[bloke]

That`s the problem with ECP parts??? Has the 172 cup got a TRW rack then?@bloke

all smi. the epas set up uses the trw rack, 1.2, dci etc...

 

[STEVE.M]

all smi. the epas set up uses the trw rack, 1.2, dci etc...

Thanks for that.I`m not sure where the red herring that the length was dependant on being a cup or not got started.
Please clarify,the longer tie rods are for the SMI power rack or the TRW epas?
All Clio 2000 on PH1&2 power racks,with exception of diesels,would appear to be the same according to this guide.CPR1026.
http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/steering-racks

 

[bloke]

sport/hydraulic have smi, rest are trw. early dci was trw but shorter lock to lock.

longer rods are cup and used on trw when on sport for peas conversion. (that should be epas but leaving it as peas 'cos it looks funny)

 

[STEVE.M]

sport/hydraulic have smi, rest are trw. early dci was trw but shorter lock to lock.

longer rods are cup and used on trw when on sport for peas conversion. (that should be epas but leaving it as peas 'cos it looks funny)

I have ordered genuine 77 01 473 656 @£34 with gaiter x2 from RPD.
They looked up both Cup & non Cup for me & they are all the same number with SMI rack.
If you want pattern parts,go for the longer option if you have a hydraulic SMI rack.

If this thread runs true to form as the previous threads on the same subject,which came to the same conclusion,someone will now say Renault parts system is rubbish & cannot be trusted.

 

[npt]

Anyone know the size ? I've looked on the rack but there's no sticker on it grrr. Going to get them from Euro car parts in the black Friday sale. Cheers

The tie bars for a 172 cup are longer than standard 172,s, pretty sure they are 310mm long, I ordered some qh ones a few months back of eBay, I'd need to check my emails,

 

[STEVE.M]

The tie bars for a 172 cup are longer than standard 172,s, pretty sure they are 310mm long, I ordered some qh ones a few months back of eBay, I'd need to check my emails,

They looked up both Cup & non Cup for me & they are all the same number with SMI rack.

 

[STEVE.M]

 

[shiftspark]

Just to update I am waiting on prices and part numbers from RPD and will update when they arrive.

 

[STEVE.M]

Just to update I am waiting on prices and part numbers from RPD and will update when they arrive.

77 01 473 656 KIT WITH GAITORS,£34 fit any frigging PH2 sport.