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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: amba on 21 May 2015, 21:59:05

Title: Rear Track Rods
Post by: amba on 21 May 2015, 21:59:05

Had new tyres fitted today and 4 wheel alignment done.The rear track arms were very seized and despite efforts of garage to adjust withme them almost "lunar red" they wouldnt budge.

Not a magor issue with alignment as it was almost spot on ,but me being me like almost to be exact so have ordered a pair of rear track rods so we can get almost to spot on.

Just wanted to understand that its only undo the mounting nuts and remove and replace.Naturally 1 side at atime so the new rods can be set to the same length as originals before final adjustment with machine.

Title: Re: Rear Track Rods
Post by: LC0112G on 21 May 2015, 22:30:14

The outboard end is a balljoint. You may need a balljoint splitter to get it off. Something like this,,,

(https://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/04/040211222.jpg)

Title: Re: Rear Track Rods
Post by: amba on 21 May 2015, 22:36:17

Perfect,Thanks.

So quite straightforward removal and refit,similar to front TRE

Title: Re: Rear Track Rods
Post by: LC0112G on 21 May 2015, 22:38:57

Quote from: amba on 21 May 2015, 22:36:17

Perfect,Thanks.

So quite straightforward removal and refit,similar to front TRE

Yup - easier than a front track rod - only one ball joint to oops up. ;D Inboard end is just a bolt through a rubber bush.

Title: Re: Rear Track Rods
Post by: amba on 21 May 2015, 22:42:22

Thanks alot.

Just need postman to deliver parts next week and get them changed over. :y