How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 1.2 16V Symbol / Thalia III (L8)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA III. Tools you might need:
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
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Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA III. 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 III – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT THALIA III
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    When 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.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #20. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the ball joint of the steering tie-rod end. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA III. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
    Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
    Step 16
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – RENAULT THALIA III. 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.
  15. Step 17
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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