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red_baron

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tracking on 2.5td 1998
« on: 21 September 2010, 11:23:49 »
Do you have to pop the ball joint on the hub end each time to adjust the tracking or merely loosen and twist the pinch bolt tub between the inner and outer track rod ends
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #1 on: 21 September 2010, 11:37:40 »
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Do you have to pop the ball joint on the hub end each time to adjust the tracking or merely loosen and twist the pinch bolt tub between the inner and outer track rod ends
That :y but there is two pinch bolts on the track rod. No need to pop ball joints.
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #2 on: 21 September 2010, 11:50:42 »
so its twist one way to increase toe in and the other way for toe out is it ? thanks
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #3 on: 21 September 2010, 11:54:26 »
the toe in is please ?
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #4 on: 21 September 2010, 11:55:56 »
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so its twist one way to increase toe in and the other way for toe out is it ? thanks
Correct :y
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #5 on: 21 September 2010, 12:00:09 »
the toe in is please ? I appreciate your help
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #6 on: 21 September 2010, 12:08:30 »
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the toe in is please ? I appreciate your help
Not sure TBH sorry :'(
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #7 on: 21 September 2010, 14:02:57 »
According to Mr Haynes, Toe-in for the Estate is 0* 10'  This is the same as the Saloon. 
Well worth a good wire brush as well as soaking in penetrating oil the day before.
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #8 on: 21 September 2010, 14:15:28 »
Its best having it done properly instead of guessing ;)
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #9 on: 21 September 2010, 19:12:20 »
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Its best having it done properly instead of guessing ;)

Seconded, take a trip South to WIM Lisa, you will be amazed at the difference!
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #10 on: 21 September 2010, 20:38:54 »
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Its best having it done properly instead of guessing ;)

Seconded, take a trip South to WIM Lisa, you will be amazed at the difference!
OP is red_baron ;D ;) :)
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #11 on: 21 September 2010, 20:59:55 »
Oooops sorreeee!
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Re: tracking on 2.5td 1998
« Reply #12 on: 22 September 2010, 10:05:11 »
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so its twist one way to increase toe in and the other way for toe out is it ? thanks

Either shorten or lengthen the tie-rods to achieve the desired setting.

A word of advice:
BOTH tie-rod assemblies should be of equal length, and have an equal amount of threads from both the inner and outer ball-joints inserted into sleeve before you begin adjusting to the specified setting.
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