Track rods

[KingStromba]

I have been to the garage and i have a small amount of play in my front wheels. The reason is the knuckle joint on my track rods has worn.

So i need some new track rods. Track rods are £70 each from Renault or £35 each without track rod ends depending on whether they are male or female.

My question is how easy are they to change? Could i do it myself. I dont fancy the £70 odd quid labour it will be, for something that is effectively unbolting the track rod from the rack and the track rod end.


Also what tools will i need. I have basic tools but nothing special. Also are track rod ends easy to fit.

I will get the tracking done after i have had it done obviously.

[VIPERONE]

its a really simple job... made bloody hard by seizing rust

[northy]

its upto you mate...but i would pick something easier to learn mechanics on than track rod ends....

pop along to kwikfit....they have done my mates car before.

[VIPERONE]

also count th number of threads on each side :-)

[KingStromba]

Its the track rods, not track rod ends Northy.