Track rod end

[biker]

I changed my wheel bearing at the weekend and while getting the assembly off the track rod end has disintegrated!!

I have a new one to fit but cant get the old one off the steering rack!!

Does anyone have any tips for getting these things off as it seems welded on :x

I have taken a haksaw between the t.r.e. and the securing nut to try and clear some of the crap (not went too far in as dont want to damage the threads) and I have soaked it in WD40 but it still wont budge.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Cheers
Col

[Philsutton]

get a blow torch an put some serious heat into it, some times that loosens them up.

On another note you sure it isnt welded on, someone i know welded his on lmao, not sure why though.

[biker]

I dont think/hope so.
I dont see any weld around it, just refuses to budge.

I will try some heat.

I take it I heat the track rod end near the point it attaches to the rack, or do I just buy a new rack!!
Col

[Philsutton]

if it doesnt move after that i would suggest getting another rack

[BLUE NOVA BOY]

like he sais heats your best option if you wana get it off, heat it where it screws onto the rack, get some mole grips onto the trackrod end and a pair on the rack arm and just try and work it back and forth until it slackens ( make sure you dont melt any off the rubber boots) :)

[Mark Beeson]

mole grips heat and a hammer. 2 man job. once of make sure you clean the treads. ie wire wool/brush

[loggyboy]

I found that mole grips tended to slip of the rack arm when i had trouble removing mine. i found an ajustable spanner gave better purchase on it and ment i could get sum serious force on to the spanner/trach arm to loosen it off.

[Riggy]

random fact !

haynes gives removing a track rod end a 4 spanner difficulty rating :lol:

[Philsutton]

^^ that means a 2 day job then lmao

[biker]

I still cant get this thing off! It's really doing my head in :|

So I decided its time to get a new rack.

Anyone know where to get a new one cheap by mail order?

Cheers
Colin

[Mark Beeson]

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