RS2000 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have checked out the archive and read that there is a way of changing the gaiters without having to split the track rod end from the hub steering arm, unfortunately I can't quite work out how that works is an annotated picture of the set up - you can see here I have loosed off one turn the locknut (A), but I'm not sure which bits are meant to come out of what (D) indicates a flat which is hidden underneath the current (split) gaiter... Anyone explain using my annotations what I need to do please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 22, 2014 Member Share Posted March 22, 2014 Did you find Stu's method? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Unscrew the track rod from the extension B using a spanner on flat D. Remove and replace gaiter and refit. Don't forget to mark/count threads so you get tracking back as it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 yes that's the one Jonathan - just can't figure it out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Ah I see so I'm turning D and holding B still - thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 22, 2014 Member Share Posted March 22, 2014 :-) Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative manningpaul Posted March 23, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi Chris, Strangely enough just did a quick check before MOT this week and found that I also have a split gaiter, looks like an easier job than I thought, thanks!! Are you up for the Fish and Chip run again? Regards Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi Paul Yep! in the diary for fish and chips at the moment By the way got my gaiter kit from Caterham online, came next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Paul - which side has gone on yours, or is it both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative manningpaul Posted March 23, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted March 23, 2014 It is the nearside one, raided my spares collection and found three offside ones so obviously have always had the nearside one fail on previous cars!! You might be interested in the Burrington Blat on the 13th as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 23, 2014 Member Share Posted March 23, 2014 I only needed one from the pair I bought: could we create a secondary market? Reminds me of the story about exporting gloves to the USA... Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hmmm nearside for me too.... Might be ok for the 13th April - you got a group going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative manningpaul Posted March 23, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not sure how many but a couple of people have expressed interest, will keep in touch and let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Managed to change one side before ran out of light. Thought I'd be clever and gaffer tape the lock nut in place having loosened it off exactly one turn... Doh stupid boy... however I counted everything and even photo'd it to make sure I could get it all back in the right place I'll do the other side tomorrow, not split but showing signs of cracking around the tie wrap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 For a bit of extra info, see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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