It might help somebody who is dealing with a stuck track rod end. I ended up using STANLEY FMHT0-74886 250 mm Fatmax Locking Mole Grip Curve Jaw Pliers to lock the inner track rod, and STANLEY Adjustable Demolition Wrench 10" to turn the track rod end (it was fatter than my normal spanner). I...

Hello all, Quick question: what tool can one use to stabilise inner track rod in one place in order to give the outer track rod a gentle nudge so it starts turning using a spanner and a hammer? Inner track rod is I think 15mm.

Useful, thanks! I will get a mixed set to have at hand, but will replace the track rod end on this occasion - I bought the big bugger with an intention to learn car mechanics, so there is no need to take any shortcuts ;)

Bought it! Heating it with the above, turning with a breaker bar, and bashing it with a BFH did this: I lost all the battles, but I won the war! Thank you for all the replies which kept me going! Now, any hints about replacing track rod end that I wasted in the process? ;)

I am very grateful for all the answers! Not a problem mate, I already have a new one waiting to go in! :) Yes. After giving it my all via breaker bar it turns for about 60 degrees (I used a marker on it to be sure). When I say "turns" it really sort of shoots extremely fast with a bang...

I know. I have searched. I have read everything, but perhaps somebody has got a miracle cure for this bolt... I progressed according to the manual: Track rod end can be popped easily with this £9.75 tool. Sadly, I tried the fork first and wrecked the rubber in the process, but you live and...

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Good afternoon, Recently, I have made a purchase of my first RR, and I am slowly going through everything, ordering replacement parts, and planning all the repairs. Could somebody help me identify the connector on the picture? I found it hanging within the bay. It seems to be originating from...