Bent Steering Arm

[C.slicker]

Today I bent the steering arm on my clio 1.2.

I have just changed the alloys (now fitted with s**t budgets) and I basically understeered into a curb.

Took it to the tyre place as I though it was just the tracking that made it feel sooo horrible but they showed me the bent steering arm.

Questions:

1. Can I change just the one steering arm or is a new rack in order?
2. How many hours would it take a garage to do it? Is it a DIY job?
3. If someone could post a link to the part I need that would be good (eBay)

Thank you

Sam

 

[C.slicker]

Anyone?

 

[16v_jon]

Get a new reconditioned rack it will be better in the long run. Also is the wishbone or ball joint bent?

 

[C.slicker]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...ryZ10410QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Like the above?

Tbh I don't mind about the long run I just want one that will be ok for four months.

How long does this sort of thing take to fit?

Thanks

Sam

 

[nathanH]

recon rack is the best option, its not that hard to remove/fit, just fiddly. how did you hit the kerb? on full lock 90degs to it or at an angle? wishbones normaly take the brunt of it, id check that too.v How did you understeer into a kerb in this weather!?
Still havnt seen your car yet, even tho you live in the same town.

nathan

 

[C.slicker]

How long would I be looking at to fit it?

Is it a DIY job?

Thanks

Sam

 

[C.slicker]

Bump...

 

[C.slicker]

Someone must know?

 

[C.slicker]

Bumpo

 

[G_F]

How long would I be looking at to fit it?

A garage would charge in excess of 3-4 hours, at a guess.

Is it a DIY job?

If you feel confident go for it, bit of a b**ch of a job

 

[C.slicker]

Right ok, cheers for that mate.

Do I need to replace the whole rack or can I just replace the rod?

And is this link what I need:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-2...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

Sam

 

[G_F]

I am a cheap ass, so when something doesnt need replacing, i dont replace it (eg if the balljoint goes, people will tell you to replace the whole wishbone, i just replace the joint etc)
So i would be first finding out if it needed replacing.

As for the part..

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But wait for someone with dialogys to give you a part number anyway.

 

[ditz]

dear god, i sware i said this would happen after the can i get my clio on 3 wheels thread

 

[Fred@BTM]

thats a new rack fella, b*****d of a job

 

[C.slicker]

How long would it take someone who knew what they were doing with just axel stands?

Its an electric rack btw.

Cheers

Sam

 

[Fred@BTM]

Adamhog has a 2nd hand one for sale i believe

its a good 4hour job in my opinion

 

[C.slicker]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...ryZ10410QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Please click the above.

Is that the part I need?

So it is possible just with axel stands but will just take longer yeah?

Is there anyway you could hit the bent one out Fred?

Thanks

Sam

 

[Fred@BTM]

i'd buy the one off adam fella, i wouldn't buy something like a steering rack from a breaker in all honnesty

you can change it with the subframe still on, but i would drop the back of it down slightly for better access (or even just remove the entire subframe)

 

[lemonnobby]

ive changed it with sub frame on and ive seen it done in 30 mins.

 

[C.slicker]

Fred, how much would you charge to fit it?

Thanks

Sam

 

[Fred@BTM]

if lemonnoby says its a 30min job, then i'm talking b****cks (although autodata state its a 4hr job, but they're never 100% accurate lol!)

we're £45ph + vat fella

 

[G_F]

A rack change in 30mins? Surely an impossible feat on a mk2/ Clio, non race car.

 

[Fred@BTM]

well there's no pipes to worry about, just one electronic connector and a few bolts

 

[C.slicker]

Hmmm.

I will let you know Fred.

Just to confirm there is deffo no way it can be hit out and back into shape?

Thanks

Sam

 

[lemonnobby]

no i couldnt do it in 30 mins but one sat we seen the old chap in work change on in about 30 mins defo wasnt over and hour.

 

[ditz]

i've changed a PAS rack on an 8v clio and autodata stated something around 4 hours to change it and if i remember correctly it was 6 hours with aircon (for some reason)
but it came out fairly easily with the subframe still up and was done in an hour minus tracking,,

 

[C.slicker]

Was that with use of a ramp or axel stands Ditz?