Important! : Is it hard too change ,track rods and ends??

1. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #1 8th February 2011, 20:00

   Hi guys is it hard to change the above and what should the parts cost new...? Thanks
2. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #2 8th February 2011, 20:21

   Track rod ends ?
   
   Front wheels off and its two 17 or 19mm bolts one or the other and they sit towards the back of the strut they are prone to seizing though.. But you can grind them off if needed as you are swapping them over. I think i got a pair for around 24 quid at a local motor factors
   
   Good Luck
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 8th February 2011, 21:50

   Wire brush them then soak them in wd40.
   
   Steve.
4. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #4 8th February 2011, 22:13

   Ok thanks.. Am i right in saying that the track rods are kind ov a v shape but not exactly a v if you get me.. I am also putting in drop links on either side is this a big job
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 8th February 2011, 22:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SidnySaxo Ok thanks.. Am i right in saying that the track rods are kind ov a v shape but not exactly a v if you get me.. I am also putting in drop links on either side is this a big job

   Your best bet mate is to get yourself a Haynes manual(not being rude)it will help you know end.
   
   
   Steve.
6. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #6 8th February 2011, 22:25

   Sorry it was the wishbone i was thinking ov ha.. Whats the best way on tightening up all your front end on a saxo