Cant tighten the nut on the Track rod end

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Cant tighten the nut on the Track rod end

Post by mrsoundcraft » 26 Aug 2009 07:49 pm

I cant tighten the nut on my track rod end, the whole thing is just spinning.

Does this mean the track rod end is worn and needs replaced?

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Re: Cant tighten the nut on the Track rod end

Post by pettaw » 26 Aug 2009 08:13 pm

No almost certainly not, it probably just means that the taper hasn't bedded fully into the socket yet. You need to use a large pair of grips to force and hold the joint together whilst you do the nut up tight enough to hold it in and then once it grips up you should be able to tighten it properly.

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Re: Cant tighten the nut on the Track rod end

Post by mrsoundcraft » 26 Aug 2009 09:26 pm

I'll give this a try, got to tellyou though that this car repair thing's fighting me every step of the way :?

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Re: Cant tighten the nut on the Track rod end

Post by 340GLT » 26 Aug 2009 11:12 pm

Easier way put a jack under the joint to put weight on it. Works every time.
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