rammer

Hi All
Hope someone can answer this one I have a track rod end severely worn and I am in the process of changing it, I released the lock nut 1/4 turn, counted the amount of turns (20) to remove the old track rod end , on placing the new one I counted 20 turns but it is 2 turns short of the lock nut, Is this in the correct position and do I tighten the lock nut to the new one, I will get the tracking done but not for another month when back in UK any advice please

Rammer

focusv8

Go for a compromise.
1 more turn on the ball joint plus 1 turn out on the locknut.

If the old one was badly worn then the new one won't do any more damage.

If you can use 2 pieces of straight timber and a tape measure you can check/set the tracking yourself

rammer

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Thank you for the reply I have now changed both sides n/side was 20 turns and o/side was 25, am I right in thinking that if I adjust them 2.5 turns each it should be central and it should not effect the tracking, can test after as you say


Regards