Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.4 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 TD, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 DI, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.7 CDTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel, VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V Dualfuel 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 Astra Mk IV (G) Saloon (T98) and other VAUXHALL models
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Replacement: track rod end – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
High-temperature ceramic grease
Copper grease
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 #17.
  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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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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.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  8. Step 10
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Saloon. 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.
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