Track-rod inner/Tie-rod

[Chino_UK]

Basically where the track rod connects up to the steering rack. Mine has a little play one side, going to get it replaced, just wondered if anyone has had theirs done and how many hours labour garages have taken to do it?

Can tell a cars reaching that 6/7years old when trackrod ends etc start wearing lol

 

[vroomtshh]

I done mine not too long ago. No idea what a garage will charge but it took me less than an hour.

 

[Chino_UK]

Thanks, gives me an idea what to expect. I'd have a go myself but know my limits with the spanners lol

I've that one side, and the trackrod end the other...still, they've lasted 57k so a little wear and tear is to be expected.

 

[vroomtshh]

I can't see a garage chargine more than an hour for that.

Track rod ends are a bit more of a pain, as they almost always need cut off on ibizas

 

[Chino_UK]

Ah ok, gonna get my mechanic mate to do them I think, I'll warn him to have his grinder handy lol

 

[vroomtshh]

Ah ok, gonna get my mechanic mate to do them I think, I'll warn him to have his grinder handy lol

Hacksaw is easier. I just cut the nut off then knock them out.

You could give them a spray of plus gas the day before to help him out

 

[Dubbed]

Don't forget to check the geo after.

 

[J44APX]

I had my o/s and n/s tie rod replaced not long ago - Think it was about an hour half for both so a garage shouldn't charge you more than an hour's labour rate.