How do i remove & refit a track rod end ball joint on my
2004 astra.
Thanks
George

George Messham, May 2011

dont need lectured off you lot,if you`re that clever pitkin why haven`t we seen youre name before answering questions,smart a..e

cdc, May 2011

Yes, we're all as shocked as you are MM, tut tut cdc.

Pitkin, May 2011

crude,but effective,i would use a ball joint splitter,less chance of damaging the threads on track rod end ball joint ,unless of coarse your fitting new units

MM, May 2011

jack up,support with a stand,remove wheel,remove nut onto hub,slacken locknut on track rod,usually use a 2lb hammer to shock the track rod end off the taper,count the turns when removing and refit in reverse,locking up nuts etc,the wheel alignment should really be checked also but if it is put back where it came off it may not be far out,that is a decision you will have to make

cdc, May 2011