suspension rubber part ID pls.

[nick_j007]

See the split rubber ring? Obviously needs replacing. What's the part name please so I can order a new one.

Thanks. Nick.

[Scuffers]

you need to change the joint as a whole, they are the track rod ends...

they are £12.31 from here

[Thorburn]

I think that's the Track Rod End?
Part number is the same for K-series and Toyota S2's - A117H0009F

[nick_j007]

Thanks chaps. Is this a straight off with the old and on with the new? Meaning can I do it with moderate technical skills or is there adjustment required when fitting the new?

Oh, and I may as well replace both at the same time?

Nick

[JBanx]

if you measure how much thread is showing on the old one then when you replace it with the new one it will get you somewhere in the ball park of the previous setup, but you will need a geometry setup after changing both track rod ends.

[Scuffers]

JBanx said:

if you measure how much thread is showing on the old one then when you replace it with the new one it will get you somewhere in the ball park of the previous setup, but you will need a geometry setup after changing both track rod ends.

you will also need a ball joint splitter too to get it off the steering arm.

[nick_j007]

JBanx said:

if you measure how much thread is showing on the old one then when you replace it with the new one it will get you somewhere in the ball park of the previous setup, but you will need a geometry setup after changing both track rod ends.

Right you are thanks!

[nick_j007]

Scuffers said:

you will also need a ball joint splitter too to get it off the steering arm.

I saw that on Elise parts thank you. So otherwise this is not too big a job for the weekend mechanic?

ETA: Might I as well do both sides assuming they are of equal age? it's an '06 car.

Edited by nick_j007 on Thursday 22 March 22:17

[Scuffers]

nick_j007 said:

Scuffers said:

you will also need a ball joint splitter too to get it off the steering arm.

I saw that on Elise parts thank you. So otherwise this is not too big a job for the weekend mechanic?

ETA: Might I as well do both sides assuming they are of equal age? it's an '06 car.

yes, but then the question starts do you service the rack whilst your at it?

[nick_j007]

Nick

Scuffers said:

yes, but then the question starts do you service the rack whilst your at it?

Oh gawd. I'm actually pretty game, but all I have is a semi decent Halfords tool kit and very little experience under the wheel arches/bonnet. Never changed plugs, pads etc myself although I do find it satisfying to have a go. Would hate for anything to fall off during the post drive

I'm pretty practical otherwise. Able to fit a bathroom for example so I'm sure I could do it.

Are there any step by step guides at hand to look at all of this?

Nick

[Thorburn]

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Replace_the_steering_rack

[nick_j007]

Thorburn said:

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Replace_the_steering_rack

Thanks. I think that might get me a bit stressed