Andy_LR90 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi I'm trying to refit my track rod after removing one end to allow me to get the radius arms off. When refitting the track rod pins back to the hub mounting, the nut is spinning the whole pin and I can't get it done up. What do I need to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Try holding it on full lock. Hold the tack rod to the arm with a bar. I assume you are using a self locking nut. Are you ? Then tighten with an ordinary nut then fit the self locking nut. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Try using a long bar between your radius arm and steering arm to put pressure on the track rod end....this should help you with getting the nut tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_LR90 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Fantastic, Two answere in the time it took me to have a brew and get warmed up a bit, I can now go back out and try the above, many thanks Andy PS yes new nylock nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 A g-clamp can also help to hold it in the taper, and hence stop it spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 All good advice above, only other (very marginal) thing I could add is that cleaning the bits with brake cleaner will remove any oily residue which may be lubricating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I've used a jack in the past just to lightly apply enough pressure to the TRE body so that the pin is held in the taper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I've used a jack in the past just to lightly apply enough pressure to the TRE body so that the pin is held in the taper This is the way I have always done it as well. Might give the others a try next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_LR90 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just for the record I used the bar against the radius arm method but I like the idea of the jack to apply pressure, in future thats the way to go I think, THANKS EVERYONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I assume you are using a self locking nut. Are you ? Then tighten with an ordinary nut then fit the self locking nut. Can you just confirm this technique for me? You use an ordinary nut to tighten the TRE and then take it off and fit the locking nut which will now not spin the shaft as the TRE is firmly bedded into the "thing it attaches to". I like this idea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Can you just confirm this technique for me? You use an ordinary nut to tighten the TRE and then take it off and fit the locking nut which will now not spin the shaft as the TRE is firmly bedded into the "thing it attaches to". I like this idea as well. You can often get this to work with the old nut, as the threads are worn and the plastic non-existant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychoS Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi I'm trying to refit my track rod after removing one end to allow me to get the radius arms off. When refitting the track rod pins back to the hub mounting, the nut is spinning the whole pin and I can't get it done up. What do I need to do? Have a mate step on the trackrod while you tighten the nut. If the vehicle is raised on a lift, have a mate grab the rod with both hands and raise himself off the floor, thereby pressing the rod down with his entire bodyweight. If you are alone, grab the trackrod with one hand and lift yourself up so most of your bodyweight pushes downward on the rod while you use the other hand to tighten the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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