Track rod ends siezed

[John M0GWR]

Any one got any pointers on freeing up a track rod end? I went to get the tracking done tonight after buying 2 new front tire's and the guy could not undo the lock nut. Should i just get a new one of try and undo the lock nut?

Thanks

John

[mannyo]

New track rod end is the only solution, the old one will most likely need to be cut off. Track rod end is dirt cheap, so better to renew that attempt to use heat to get the old one unstuck.

[John M0GWR]

Just looking at a picture and it would seem that the track rod end has the threaded bar attached, sort of the operset way round to most cars. So not quite sure where you would cut. Any idea?

[mannyo]

not sure, just going on what the local tyre place here said when I took my 11 year old Audi in for its alignment to be done. They said they would renew the track rod end(s) if any showed signs of being seized. the ones for my A8 are about £20 each.

[John M0GWR]

All sorted and tracking done, fingers crossed no more inner tyre edge wear.

[dohertyjj]

Remember on the superb not only do you have normal tracking but you also have raised toe or S curve this may also be the cause of your tyre wear

[John M0GWR]

Sorry only just seen this reply, I guess that the car needs going somewhere with more than just the 4 hang laser type tracking gauges then?

[rotodiesel]

DSB Bullwell will do it properly.

rotodiesel.

[John M0GWR]

DSB Bullwell will do it properly.

rotodiesel.

Thank You for that info. I may hold on a little while though as i am thinking of changing my springs and shocks as i just dont think the car feels right. Quite hard to judge as it is the only superb i have driven but it just seems to soft.