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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: 83coupe on 08 July 2006, 19:59

Title: Track Control Rod Stuck :( HELP !!
Post by: 83coupe on 08 July 2006, 19:59

Hi, OK Ive undone the bottom ball joint bolt, removed hub from suspension and undone the bolt for the track control arm...but the darn thing just wont come free and i am using a ball joint splittier but no joy ... ANY IDEAS??? also wondering is the boot on the tca is required to be in one piece for the mot as it has a little split...any ideas or help would be most appreciated

thanks

Title: Re: Track Control Rod Stuck :( HELP !!
Post by: rubjonny on 11 July 2006, 16:46

If you havent aready, get this type from halfords/motorfactors:
(http://www.saab9000.com/procedures/suspension/images/steering/sttrackrod.jpg)

This type has never failed me :cool: