Replacing Track Rods, Special Tool?

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

Is there a special tool for tightening track rods to the rack? (Not track rod ends)

I used mole grips to remove the old ones set for the bin, but fitting new ones would get damaged using grips.

I have new locking washers to go back on with the new rods.

 

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

 

Stilsons.

 

 

I've a specific track rod tool which I use on Renaults. Very handy - just a shame it's too narrow for my 205/306's.

 

 

You may be able to get them in a larger version.

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

I don't think from memory that the 205 ones have any flats to get hold of. Stilsons have always worked for me with no ill effects.

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

Thought there might be a special rubber clamp or something. Always curious on what torque setting to use and how I'd achieve that setting with mole grip or Stilsons even.

Edit.

Yeah no flats on 205 Track rods.

Edited April 13, 2015 by ALEX

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

We use these at work https://www.vidaxl.co.uk/p/210134/track-rod-end-remover-installer-35-45mm?gclid=CIPDp_zh88QCFQTnwgodzRgA7Q,also makes it very easy for torqueing them up, they come in different sizes though so you will need to measure you track rod

[allye 530 3 Cars]

^^^

 

 

I use one of those, bloody brilliant thing.

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

Another question.

 

Looks like the for PAS rack the rubber cover is part of the track rod.

Is this a separate item that can be removed and all track rods are the same (non PAS - PAS)?

Or do I need A PAS Track rod?

[SweetBadger 93]

Hi sorry for the thread hijack, but where did you get the new locking washers from?

 

I need to fit a lock-stop to my xsara vts rack so need to get the drivers side track rod off and back on again.

 

Thanks.

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

Dealer.

Had to buy a bag of them though.

 

(for some reason I can't quote with a reply? must be something to do with the strict filters settings I have at work)