Vauxhall Astra Tie Rod end Replacement

In this week video we have a 2011 Opel Vauxhall Astra J estate tie rod end replacement, due to the tie rod end boot being damaged allowing moisture and debris into the ball joint which is a MOT vehicle inspection failure...
Super easy job when you don't have rust to deal with which was the case this time 😊....
I may have one more video next week from this Vauxhall Astra so please stay tuned...
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[@CubasAutomotive]

I only count threads if they are the same length as the replacement. I found many times that either aftermarket or OE have changed their design and many times a different length. So I barely break the "lock" nut loose, then measure the back center of tie rod (where the articulating ball is) up to lock nut (the end of threaded portion). If they measure the same I may count rotations... but barely moving the locking nut back, should also have the tie rod of the same length in back in the same position.

[@CubasAutomotive]

My preferred tool for breaking loose that lock nut is also a "monkey" wrench... plumbers wrench. Those wrenches can be a LIFE SAVER... they do a better job of gripping than vise grips, when there's enough to bite! 😉😉 thanks for sharing Igor!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Igor!!! That was an easy replacement. Like you say, sometimes these can be a day long job to get loose. The old tie rod end was pretty well toast. It sure was time for a change!!! Thanks for posting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@CarsExposed]

Grampie's Workshop thanks Mike, Yeap it was pretty bad indeed but I was lucky with this one super clean motor which made super easy 👍👍👍👍

[@DylanRabier]

Well sometimes or often, it depends, it's just nuts and bolts. Good job & thanks for sharing 👍

[@CarsExposed]

Dylan thanks Dylan absolutely 😊, nice easy job to finish the week 👍👍👍👍

[@Badgertronix]

Good job mate. Nice easy one with no rust 👌

[@CarsExposed]

Badgertronix thanks mate this one was a doddle 😊, one of the benefits of living in the south cheers 👍👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Good work! 👍👍👍🍺

[@CarsExposed]

LM Auto Repairs thanks mate 👍👍👍🍻

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice job and camera work

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks Jim, I’ve try to move the camera around at bit more to see what it was like I think it worked out well 😊 cheers buddy 👍👍👍👍

[@JohnnysSpeedShop]

Nice one Igor, nice easy job to finish out the week :)

[@CarsExposed]

Johnny's Speed Shop thanks mate, absolutely I’ve enjoyed this one 😊 literally no rust ... cheers 👍👍👍

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job Igor! You made that look easy 👍☺️

[@CarsExposed]

Niamh Healy thanks Niamh even I was impressed how easy it was, normally is a struggle 🥵🤣👍👍👍👍

[@davesterl]

That wouldn't fail mot over here, only if there's wear or the grease can getting onto the disk. A hammer with a longer handle will break the taper easier

[@CarsExposed]

dave sterl Cheers mate, I’m quite sure it fails here but now I’m scratching my head thinking maybe it could be an advisory 😬😊... I need to get a bigger hammer 👍👍👍👍

[@donatask4398]

Interesting, apparently perished rubber was one of my MOT fails??????

[@davesterl]

@@CarsExposed yeah igor, mot over here is about safety so rubbers are irrelevant unless it is causing another issue

[@Krillekris]

Great job, nice camera angles :-)

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks mate 👍👍👍👍

[@the_retired_mechanic]

Top tip on this one mate. Use the correct size spanner 22mm on the locking tie bar nut not a plumbers wrench and a ball joint splitter on the track rod end but. Its looks far more professional and works far better than than a bolster hammer. Looks far more professional

[@CarsExposed]

Chris Hurst cheers Chris 👍

[@martinwood5684]

How can I replace the wattts linkage on the astra j mk 6 ?

[@donatask4398]

Good vid! 👍

[@CarsExposed]

Don K thanks mate 👍👍👍👍

[@CANDiagnostic]

Nice one !

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CAN Diagnostic thanks mate 👍👍👍👍