Track and rod ball joint

1. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #1 14th September 2012, 17:14

   I have been advised that my track and rod ball joint dust covers has deteriorated. Are these easy to fit. Also where would be the best place to purchase the dust covers from?
   
   Thank you
2. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #2 16th September 2012, 09:20

   Does anybody also know the size i need?
   
   Any help is much appreciated
3. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #3 16th September 2012, 09:30

   Hi Kate. IT's a "trackrod balljoint" that your dust covers have perished on.
   
   they're easy to fix. You can't get the dust covers on their own, you need to change the whole trackrod end. But don't worry, they're very cheap and easy to do
   
   Have a look at this guide here:
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=132039
   
   The photos are missing as it's an old guide, but the words still make sense! If you get stuck, give us a shout

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4. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #4 16th September 2012, 09:34

   Thanks very much