Gaitors

[t.onyb 13]

Hi,

 

I need a pair of gaiters - think they are track rod ends?

Circled in red to give an idea.

 

Thanks, Tony

[t.onyb 13]

Managed to get some from Burtons

 

Any advice changing these? Also changing track rod ends.

Tips, do’s and don’ts please chaps.

 

Thanks,

 

Tony

[sheffieldcortinacentre 647]

Pretty simple loosen the big locknut on the track rod first ( no more than 1/2 turn) then undo the nut holding the track rod end to the stub axle, either use a ball joint splitter, pickle fork or hit the side of the upright to shock the track rod end out.

Spin the track rod end of the track rod.

Undo the clips ,tie wraps or whatever is holding the gaiters on, slit/cut them off.

To fit new ones squirt a bit of lube on the nut & case of steering rack.

Slide gaiter on stretch over nut  the secure in place.

Screw new trod end on upto nut, put pin back into upright, fit/tighten nut, then lastly retigthen lock nut, repeat for opposite side.

 

It's same as UK models.

 

[t.onyb 13]

Superb Craig - To the rescue as always.

Thank you 👍

[sheffieldcortinacentre 647]

No problem always glad to help if I can. Welcome to get in touch.

You'd be aswell getting the Haynes manual for ohc MK3 & MK1 Granada for eng & they'll cover most of what you need to know.

I've probably some knocking about.

Edited April 24 by sheffieldcortinacentre

[sierra3dr 50]

the tie rods might be floppy,replace them if they are