Physical and mechnical help needed - Page 2

Emjay · 27-03-10, 09:25 PM

part numbers are the same for both sides thats confirmed

Micky · 27-03-10, 09:26 PM

looks like then oxy and a BFH

Emjay · 27-03-10, 09:39 PM

Post deleted, I think I am now simply confudling myself

Micky · 27-03-10, 09:49 PM

if you want help i am free tomorrow or easter week

Emjay · 27-03-10, 09:52 PM

thanks for the offer Mickey, you're a star mate. I'm going to check out a couple of things tomorrow morning before making any snap decisions

4v6 · 27-03-10, 10:10 PM

The steering arm will come off complete martyn.

Look at the rack and youll see a bracket that secures the arms to the end of it.
Removal of the two 17mm nuts will allow the entire tracking arm to be removed (the bolts are captive in a plate that goes in from behind-its in the manual) whereby youll be able to have a better go at in a vice with some grips or stilsons.

No need to worry about the alignment, just ensure you count the exposed threads as a way of getting it in the ballpark.

Emjay · 27-03-10, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4v6

The steering arm will come off complete martyn.

Look at the rack and youll see a bracket that secures the arms to the end of it.
Removal of the two 17mm nuts will allow the entire tracking arm to be removed (the bolts are captive in a plate that goes in from behind-its in the manual) whereby youll be able to have a better go at in a vice with some grips or stilsons.

No need to worry about the alignment, just ensure you count the exposed threads as a way of getting it in the ballpark.

the nuts I've circled in blue by any chance???

Martc · 27-03-10, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4v6

The steering arm will come off complete martyn.

Look at the rack and youll see a bracket that secures the arms to the end of it.
Removal of the two 17mm nuts will allow the entire tracking arm to be removed (the bolts are captive in a plate that goes in from behind-its in the manual) whereby youll be able to have a better go at in a vice with some grips or stilsons.

No need to worry about the alignment, just ensure you count the exposed threads as a way of getting it in the ballpark.

As Tony says its should only be two nuts to get the safety plate out and you should be able to get the complete rod out.

If you still can't get the track rod end off then try and engineering firm to get it off for you!

Martc · 27-03-10, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjay

the nuts I've circled in blue by any chance???

Yup thats them!

SteveCat · 27-03-10, 10:29 PM

Its not left hand thread on one side is it Mart??

Im sure my Limey was on one side.Hmmmmm

27-03-10, 10:29 PM	#20
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Its not left hand thread on one side is it Mart?? Im sure my Limey was on one side.Hmmmmm __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

27-03-10, 09:25 PM	#11
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	part numbers are the same for both sides thats confirmed

27-03-10, 09:26 PM	#12
Micky Mr Fifty Thousand! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 8,738	looks like then oxy and a BFH

27-03-10, 09:39 PM	#13
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	Post deleted, I think I am now simply confudling myself

27-03-10, 09:49 PM	#14
Micky Mr Fifty Thousand! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 8,738	if you want help i am free tomorrow or easter week

27-03-10, 09:52 PM	#15
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	thanks for the offer Mickey, you're a star mate. I'm going to check out a couple of things tomorrow morning before making any snap decisions

27-03-10, 10:10 PM	#16
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	The steering arm will come off complete martyn. Look at the rack and youll see a bracket that secures the arms to the end of it. Removal of the two 17mm nuts will allow the entire tracking arm to be removed (the bolts are captive in a plate that goes in from behind-its in the manual) whereby youll be able to have a better go at in a vice with some grips or stilsons. No need to worry about the alignment, just ensure you count the exposed threads as a way of getting it in the ballpark.