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[TheBoy]

Hey mate, how's things?

Good its one, I'm skint! How easy to change? Just read McBurgers 'How2', is this fairly spot on?

Any special tips would be greatly appreciated

I'm great thanks

Easy enough, but splitting the ball joints can be tricky.  I had to use a fork type splitter one of the joints, and a screw type on other.

Get geometry rechecked after, as it may disturb bits.

Before splashing out, just check bushes and track rods as well, rather than rely on mot tester....

[sophos9]

Cheers mate!

Can I clarify why the ball joints need removal?

[TheBoy]

Cheers mate!

Can I clarify why the ball joints need removal?

They are attached to track rods...

Have a peek under passenger side at idler arm (arm that attaches the passenger track rod to centre track rod, and provides pivot point on chassis - it will make sense...

[sophos9]

Thanks for the help!

So there is only 1 steering idler that is on the passenger side? Not sure I can do all the ball joint stuff, does McBurgers way work?

How much would you expect to pay to get this done in a garage if I supplied the parts?

[TheBoy]

Thanks for the help!

So there is only 1 steering idler that is on the passenger side? Not sure I can do all the ball joint stuff, does McBurgers way work?

How much would you expect to pay to get this done in a garage if I supplied the parts?

I haven't read Ronnies guide, but I would expect around 1/2 hr labour, plus geometry check on top.

But as said, check for play in suspension and other steering components first...

[sophos9]

Cheers mate, 99% confident on suspension, I fitted it all!! Yey!

At the same time, checked wishbones, no signs at all of any wear. At the same time, I checked tie rods and all that stuff, was all good!

I have posted before with something that was steering idler related but to be honest, have not done anything about it  

Guess now its crunch time...

Can I ask one more thing, is this the part I need off ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200052923308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010

[TheBoy]

Looks about right, can't confirm length though. Check Autovaux etc first - may be cheaper...

[sophos9]

cheers bud, really appreciate it!

Will have a good scout around the car first, do you have access to an EPC  :-?

[TheBoy]

cheers bud, really appreciate it!

Will have a good scout around the car first, do you have access to an EPC  :-?

Possibly  

[Salty]

Looks about right, can't confirm length though. Check Autovaux etc first - may be cheaper...

just over £40 from autovaux, bought one three weeks ago

[sophos9]

Possibly  

LMAO - Thats OK, I will ring the same dealer...  

Will speak to Autovaux and get it sorted...

Thanks!