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How to change track rod end on RENAULT Symbol / Thalia II – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.2 16V (LU2V), RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.6 16V, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.2 LPG, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.2 16V (LU2V), RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.6 16V, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.2 LPG, RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for THALIA II (LU1/2_) and other RENAULT models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #20
Combination spanner #22
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_). Tip from AUTODOC:
- 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.
- Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_)
- 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 8Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #20. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 9Support the ball joint of the steering tie-rod end. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 10Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 12Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Step 13Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 14Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 15Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.Step 16Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA II (LU1/2_). 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 17Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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