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Is this tie rod seated correctly ?
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Edited by lx008, 01 October 2021 - 07:21 PM.
tie rod seating depth.
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Posted 01 October 2021 - 07:19 PM
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Posted 01 October 2021 - 07:49 PM
looks about right to me
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 06:57 AM
If you can get the split pin throw the castle nut when tightened its generally a good indication. Probably doesn't look right because the rubber boot it missing.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 10:10 AM
While on the subject, I can’t torque my nuts up to specification. From memory they may be nyloc rather than castellated. The shaft spins in the hole, even using rattle gun. Can’t loosen them by the same token. It’s only one side.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 11:01 AM
If the tapered shaft doesn't lock into the seat then one or both parts are either dirty or worn, clean or repair/replace.
As for the OP I agree it looks in the right place, the missing boot makes it seem odd.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 11:40 AM
Thanks. Could be the steering arm hole I suppose. Was a new tie rod end and the old one was tight.If the tapered shaft doesn't lock into the seat then one or both parts are either dirty or worn, clean or repair/replace.
As for the OP I agree it looks in the right place, the missing boot makes it seem odd.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 02:21 PM
Thanks. Could be the steering arm hole I suppose. Was a new tie rod end and the old one was tight.
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Run a ream through the steering arm hole and clean it up. Its a 7 degree included angle taper hole.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 04:57 PM
Thanks axistr. Will enquire at my local tool shop. Probably have to sacrifice the tie rod end to get it off, but they are cheapish, particularly compared to steering failure.Run a ream through the steering arm hole and clean it up. Its a 7 degree included angle taper hole.
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Posted 02 October 2021 - 11:24 PM
Wedge it into the taper with a bar for leverage and have another go.
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Posted 03 October 2021 - 10:02 AM
Cant get the nut off Rob. Just spins. Might cut a slot in shaft end.
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Posted 03 October 2021 - 04:30 PM
Thanks axistr. Will enquire at my local tool shop. Probably have to sacrifice the tie rod end to get it off, but they are cheapish, particularly compared to steering failure.
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Plenty of cheap tapered reamers on ebay.....https://www.ebay.com...reamer&_sacat=0
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