Track rod end spining whilst trying to do up

mcouchard · Mar 15th, 2015, 16:50

Trying to do the track rod end nut up to pull it back into the hub carrier up and the nut is going nowhere.

I have tried hitting the track rod end with a club hammer with a jack underneath and tried a G clamp but it isn't working and I don't want to use the hex fitting underneath because they have disintegrated.

Any ideas, this the 1st major (non service) job on the Volvo and I wan't to scrap it is a pig to work on compared to other cars I've owned.

cheshired5 · Mar 15th, 2015, 17:49

There's normally some need for a counterhold when doing these up.
I'm unfamiliar with yours but it sounds like the disintegrated hex is your counterhold so if it's knackered you may need a new track rod end.
A photo of the problem would help.....

m0eeb · Mar 15th, 2015, 17:55

Does it have an allen key depression on the top as many of them do these day for the reason of your problem.....might be full of crap so you cant see.....alternetivly if you say youv'ed jacked it up and its still spinning indicated to me the thread it too tight so I would recommend trying a new nut or run a die down the thread or both
Hope that helps
Good luck!!

mcouchard · Mar 15th, 2015, 18:23

Thanks yes the key underneath is knackered on one and packed with crud on the other.

I managed to get one side back on just now the only thing I hadn't tried was cleaning the thread, hole and taper and it seemed to make the difference I kept it clamped with a carefully positioned G-clamp allowing enough room for the socket and managed to get it tight enough to pass through the nylon of the ny-lok nut.

Will leave the other for another day as I still have to replace all the heat shields and that will be a long job

pierremcalpine · Mar 16th, 2015, 20:08

with the knackered side, is there any way you could grind a cross into the head (with dremel or small angle grinder) to get a Phillips screwdriver or something in there instead of an allen key?

pookie · Mar 16th, 2015, 20:18

Put a jack under the track rod end and apply sufficient pressure to lock the taper on the track end into its housing. Tighten ( or remove ) nut.
Simples!

Salut!

Pookie

Mar 15th, 2015, 16:50	#1
mcouchard Master Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham	Track rod end spining whilst trying to do up Trying to do the track rod end nut up to pull it back into the hub carrier up and the nut is going nowhere. I have tried hitting the track rod end with a club hammer with a jack underneath and tried a G clamp but it isn't working and I don't want to use the hex fitting underneath because they have disintegrated. Any ideas, this the 1st major (non service) job on the Volvo and I wan't to scrap it is a pig to work on compared to other cars I've owned. __________________ 2002 (52) V40 1.8S Last edited by mcouchard; Mar 15th, 2015 at 17:15.

Mar 15th, 2015, 17:49	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	There's normally some need for a counterhold when doing these up. I'm unfamiliar with yours but it sounds like the disintegrated hex is your counterhold so if it's knackered you may need a new track rod end. A photo of the problem would help..... __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 15th, 2015, 17:55	#3
m0eeb Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nr sheffield	Track rod end spining whilst trying to do up Does it have an allen key depression on the top as many of them do these day for the reason of your problem.....might be full of crap so you cant see.....alternetivly if you say youv'ed jacked it up and its still spinning indicated to me the thread it too tight so I would recommend trying a new nut or run a die down the thread or both Hope that helps Good luck!!

Mar 15th, 2015, 18:23	#4
mcouchard Master Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nottingham	Thanks yes the key underneath is knackered on one and packed with crud on the other. I managed to get one side back on just now the only thing I hadn't tried was cleaning the thread, hole and taper and it seemed to make the difference I kept it clamped with a carefully positioned G-clamp allowing enough room for the socket and managed to get it tight enough to pass through the nylon of the ny-lok nut. Will leave the other for another day as I still have to replace all the heat shields and that will be a long job __________________ 2002 (52) V40 1.8S

Mar 16th, 2015, 20:08	#5
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	with the knackered side, is there any way you could grind a cross into the head (with dremel or small angle grinder) to get a Phillips screwdriver or something in there instead of an allen key? __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Mar 16th, 2015, 20:18	#6
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	Put a jack under the track rod end and apply sufficient pressure to lock the taper on the track end into its housing. Tighten ( or remove ) nut. Simples! Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

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