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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: davemusic_123 on 06 March 2012, 19:44

Title: Track rod ends
Post by: davemusic_123 on 06 March 2012, 19:44

I can't get one of my track rod ends off, it will not undo. Can I take the rod out of the steering rack end with out any problems?

Title: Re: Track rod ends
Post by: richw911 on 06 March 2012, 19:51

Heat it  :wink:

Title: Re: Track rod ends
Post by: Chris. on 07 March 2012, 23:19

Heat it of hit it with a hammer near the check nut.  Careful not to round the nut off tho.  Clean threads up with a wire brush and soak in WD40.

Title: Re: Track rod ends
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 08 March 2012, 10:21

if you have access to a ramp then get someone to hang on the track rod while you undo it, worked a bit for me, but only for a little then we decided to get a big blow torch on it and heat it untill it was glowing read then do it up and that worked, just remember after to put some water over it to cool it back down.

Title: Re: Track rod ends
Post by: Chris. on 08 March 2012, 19:22

Best to leave it as metal becomes brittle when rapidally cooled down.  last thing you want is your steering arm to crack if you hit a bump!