inner tie rod changing

[Matt e]

im going to be changing mine soon but ive got a couple of questions,

this the correct size tool to remove them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271212465567?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

and also is the specific torque that they should be done up to and also do you use loctite when doing the back up?

​thanks

 

[v16daf]

Spanner will do. Slacken the nut and undo the track rod end. Remember to count how many revolutions as you remove it. When installing the new one count the same revolutions so it's as close to where the old one was.

No thread lock required. Just tighten it

 

[v16daf]

Wrong end! Just noticed your after the inner

 

[Matt e]

yeah its the inner, what the track rod end attaches to

 

[Edges]

Yeah oem ones are a 32mm, most patern parts are 36 apparently. I've got some in the garage waiting to be fitted and bought a viscous fan spanner with 32 one end and 36mm the other. Trade card was less than £10

 

[DTM]

I bought one of those tools, it was great for getting the old ones off but as I got pattern parts the head was larger so couldn't get enough torque on them to do them up so got a 32mm crows foot to sort them, but as said you may end up with a 36mm, its probably best just to get the genuine tie rods and the ebay tool, job done.

and yes you need to use loctite on the inner end to ensure nothing moves.

 

[Matt e]

ive bought genuine ones, so the above tool will fit them

 

[Edges]

Yes