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How to change track rod end on CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.1, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.1, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 HDi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for C2 Hatchback (JM) and other CITROËN models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Tip:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – CITROËN C2 (JM_). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: track rod end – CITROËN C2 (JM_). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
- Step 8Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 9Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 10Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – CITROËN C2 (JM_). AUTODOC experts recommend:While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
- Step 14Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 15Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
- Step 16Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
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