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Originally Posted by barrybritcher
do the drop links too then report back
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Haven't got time unfortunately, re-test is on Friday and I'm away in London until Thursday.
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Originally Posted by oragex
You have replaced only the outer track rod end ? Was it done at a garage ? Usually problems happen when the inner track rod is replaced - forcing too much on the rack without a counter hold may cause a rack spacer to fail.
The outer track rod has a rotation of about 30 degrees but its body should not touch the hub. is it the correct part for your model year ? 01-03 are different than 04-09
It is easy to test the drop links, with the wheel at full turn, grab the link and try shaking it with force. May as well pry a little on the ball joint between the hub and the wishbone - without touching the rubber boot, see if there play to it (wheel off ground)
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Only the outer yes, done myself.
Couldn't get the locknut undone so refitted new rod to same position and took it to a garage for them to do the tracking and loosen the locknut.
Didn't force on the rack, track rod end came off rather easily which was a surprise.
Essentially I just need to make sure that the track rod end is fitted properly so I pass the re-test. Happy to sort any other issues afterwards!
Edit: gave dealer my reg and the new part looked identical to old.