Track Rod end re-fitment !

[finch wxm]

Hi any tips on how to stop the bolt rotating when trying to tighten the nut back up ?

Ive tried putting the jack underneath but it just spins when i try to tighten the nut back up !

any advice would be great !

 

[mark123]

De-grease it first, then the jack trick should work.

Halfords brake cleaner worked for me.

 

[mestew87]

Is replacing the track rod end on the clio easy enough, i have done it on other cars however this is the first one i would of done where the track rod is positioned under neath the knuckle and have heard alot about people not being able to tighten the nut up due to the bolt rotating

 

[Craig Ed]

U need a 13mm spanner mate and u will notice a flat area perfect for a spanner on the rod its self. u can place it on to that and use the axle on the car to help lever it so when tightening the nut to rod end it will not move. Also try not to slip as it knacks. And you have already nutted up the rod end to the back or the disc first before tightening the nut yeh?