Stephenmacleod Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Can it be repaired or is it a replacement job? And if its replace, what other racks fit. 1.7 sdi so I assume all non gti racks should fit (please correct me if I'm wrong) and maybe polo 6n? And at a guess arosa's maybe. Cheers, ste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 There might be some adjustment on it if the play isnt much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Usually it's just the ball joints screwed into the ends of the rack. Water can get in then rust them out. Worth checking them first... Common problem on many vdubs. Cheap to replace too. When you do replace them, just make sure the length between the contact face on the ball joint to the lock nut contact face is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenmacleod Posted March 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, mk2 said: Usually it's just the ball joints screwed into the ends of the rack. Water can get in then rust them out. Worth checking them first... Common problem on many vdubs. Cheap to replace too. When you do replace them, just make sure the length between the contact face on the ball joint to the lock nut contact face is the same. So just check and replace the ball joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenmacleod Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 20 hours ago, mk2 said: Yup Got a link for some cheap ones? I know your a guru haha. And are they sided? Found some on fleabay for 7.74 but it states left and eurocarparts is the same, just wondering if 2 left is ok and if 7.74 can be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 The only thing that really matters is length (and thread length) and diameter. Just find some that are the same. I think they're the same bith sides, but can't remember. They simply screw into the rack, just like big bolts. The tricky bit is unscrewing them and fitting new ones without messing up the rack. Mole grips work, but leave a scratch on the rack. And you don't want to twist the rack as it can damage the pinion and bearing. I use a few drops of thread lock before assembly as well, for added security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 People say Stilson pipe wrench or large grips - but I always struggle for space down there at the subframe - I got the proper removal tool similar to VW workshop tool, fits over the tie rod - buy it on ebay and then sell it on for a few quid less on Gumtree, try this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7pc-Universal-Inner-Tie-Rod-End-Installer-Remover-Tool-Set-Adjuster-Cars-1-2-UK/283379254256?epid=28011070848&hash=item41fab843f0:g:DbQAAOSwPc9Wz-0V Do not try this type: I tried one of these before buying the tube one - my experience with this they dont bite and just skate around the nut - that piece of rubbish has sat in my tool box ever since! The tube one just works for removal and reassembly, the 1/2 inch socket at the end of the tube is also centered on the tie rod - so accurate torque can be achieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 I just use a big spanner, possibly 30 or 32 between the subframe and wishbone. Once it is loose it usually comes off by hand. Why are people buying special tools and complaining about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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