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Average user rating for track rod end replacement bookingsGarage in Nuneaton, 20 years of experience
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Mobile mechanic in Poole, 36 years of experience
Garage in Wolverhampton, 21 years of experience
MARK
HUGH
Volkswagen Crafter • Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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RICHARD
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Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
The track rod end is a component of the steering mechanism. It connects the tie rod from the steering rack to the front wheel steering knuckle on each side. It is a flexible ball joint that can be adjusted to alter the cars tracking and align the wheel correctly.
These parts are sometimes referred to as tie rod ends.
The track rod end itself is a simple part. It comprises a cast metal cup, with a threaded shaft, into which a ball and shaft sit in, held in place usually by a circlip and covered by a protective boot.
The metal shaft of the cup section is screwed into the steering tie rod and the shaft of the ball section goes through the steering knuckle and is held in place with a nut.
This ball joint can swivel in all directions as required and it is imperative that it sits firmly in the cup section otherwise the direction of the road wheel will not be held in the required position
If there is wear in the parts, this can cause
If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is important to have the part inspected and replaced if required as soon as possible.
A faulty track rod end is an MOT failure and a common one too!
As these parts are in constant use as the car is driven and are exposed to damage fro road debris, a track rod end replacement is a common repair. The most frequent reason is that the protective boot has split, been cut or simply perished over time and this is a =n MOT failure.
There is nothing you can do to prevent these parts from wearing out over time.
Whilst there are differences in the process between vehicles, there are some basic procedures that a mechanic will carry out
After any repair work on suspension and steering, the wheel alignment should be checked and adjusted accordingly. This is most important after a track rod end replacement as it is the main component used to adjust the tracking. Therefore, whilst a track rod end can be changed by a mobile technician, you will then need to take the vehicle as soon as possible to a tyre centre to have the wheels aligned.
The cost of replacing track rod (tie rod) ends depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your track rod (tie rod) ends replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!
These estimates may include Track rod (driver side), Track rod (passenger side), Track rod end joint (driver side), Track rod end joint (passenger side), Track rod, Track rod, Track rod end joint and/or Track rod end joint
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