Track Rod End Replacement

Hi All,

Had my Jimny for almost a year now and love the wee thing, however, I've had to get the passenger front bearings and seals completely replaced and now looks like the track rod ends are shot - steering off and got the old death wobble above 40mph. I don't grudge paying someone to do it but having just shelled out for the hub work I'd like to give it a go myself.

Is this an easy enough job for a novice to attempt? I'm very far from a car expert but I do work in engineering so (I think) I'm fairly practicle and decent with my hands.

Is there an idiots guide available (in the style of the kingpin bearing guide I've seen on here)?

It's an 03 estate by the way.

Thanks in advance

Hi Scott.
Go to information click on how to guide, you will find it in how to change tie-rod ends.
Hope this helps.
DIRTYDOGZ.

Thank's that's exactly what I'm looking for.

That explains the sudden rush today in the store to buy tie-rod ends!!!

All orders should ship today although the Distributor had to pull some strings for me.

Martin

I certainly purchased 2

Thanks for the fast service, I'm certain I'll be a repeat customer once I start the 'home mechanics' stuff.

Scott

I managed to do mine in my garage/workshop recently. A bit of a soaking in wd40, a couple of big adjustable spanners, a vice and a big hammer had them undone. Still got to get it tracked up properly though.

Kirkynut