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How to change track rod end on VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.7 TD, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 2.0 DI, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 i, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.7 CDTI, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 2.0 DTI, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.7 DTI 16V, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel, VAUXHALL Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) 1.6 Dualfuel 16V … 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 Astravan Mk IV (G) (T98) and other VAUXHALL models
Track rod end
Alternative products

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 ASTRAVAN Mk IV (G). 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 ASTRAVAN Mk IV (G). 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.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk IV (G)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6When 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 7Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 8Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 10Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 11Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 12Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 13Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk IV (G). 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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