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General Information => FAQ/Tech Tips/Please Read First => Topic started by: TylerDurden on November 28, 2016, 10:07:18 pm
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Some older MK2s like mine have a left tie rod with no removable outer end. >:(
The popular tools that look like a tube would require cutting off the old outer end. :-\
Not so bad, unless something goes wrong, and then you have a car that needs to be dollied. :'(
This tool works great, with no need to cut the rod:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/jz7efddpdxcraor/20161128_173038.jpg)
Left inner end:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/siw4bwipvn22pkq/20161128_153316.jpg)
Bolt it on:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/3tqh16515snxn3c/20161128_154632.jpg)
A long extension and stong 1/2->3/8 adapter gets it done from the wheel well:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/diva964c7htt6gv/20161128_154622.jpg)
Once loose, remove the tool and spin off the rod by hand.
A minor downside is that tightening requires clamping the tool on again (to the replacement part). Also odd that it has the fitting for the 3/8 socket drive, but it still works well.
Costs about $16 on Amazon, $20 at the local parts stores.