Track rods

[carbman]

I have been told today that the track rod (inners?) need renewing on my daughters car.
I am not very mechanical, but I know a man who is!!
Is there any one able to give me any tips on this job?
Where is the best place to buy them?
Is there a diagram available that would help?
Any help and advice would be much appreciated.
Regards, carbman.

[MAXIBOY]

do you mean the steering arms rather than track rod ends mate..

is this due to play in the steering..

could be the column joint thats worn...

[carbman]

Hi maxiboy, thanks for the reply.
No it's definitely the track rod ends. It was in for a 4 wheel alignment because it was scrubbing off the o/s/f tyre badly and the guys couldn't do it because there was too much (play/toe-in? 11mm). They said there was play in both track rod inner joints. Needs 2 track rods.
Cheers mate.

[Coops]

track rods are a bugger, could opt for a recon rack and just swap it, its a rare issue tho tbh, so i'd still check the column for play aswell to be sure

[richy]

euro car parts sell the track rod ends with inner tie/steering arms for about £30 each side, but i would def check the steering column UJ as they are commen as muck for excessive play, and easy missed too.

[carbman]

Thanks for your help lads. Just to make it clear, we had a problem with the steering column joint last year and had it replaced.

[MAXIBOY]

cool...not that then...as richy says euro car parts or renault..get the complete arms and swap

[Joel]

Track Rod Ends, Horrible things I hated doing mine when i had the Clio.

I think there is also an A-Z Car Parts in Wakey try them mate,

[richy]

euro car parts it is then, btw there a febi bilstien product,

600745060 LH kit £36.46

600745370 RH kit £36.46

think there plus vat though, so price must of gone up!

[carbman]

Thanks everyone for your input.
Is there anything on the web that would have a diagram of it all ie. a workshop manual to have a look at?