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[Yoshii]

Basically sometimes the car pulls to the right, another issue is that to go completely straight the steering wheel is turned to the right slightly.
From reading i think it could be the tracking?
Also the drivers side tie rod I think it is could be slightly bent, I've took photos.

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[munkey26]

Track and bent tie rod.

 

Replace the tie rods and get the tracking done and you should be good.

[Yoshii]

Both tie rods, or just replace the one on the drivers side?
Plus have you got a link to the part I need? Can't seem to find it
Thanks for the reply :)

[Yoshii]

http://www.minispare...ic/21A1092.aspx is that correct?

[Yoshii]

Also is it bad to drive like this? Or is it okay till I get the parts?
I'm assuming those parts are correct, if so when I fit them I'm assuming the tracking, camber and caster will all be off? Any tips for fitting them?

[Tamworthbay]

That will do the trick

[Yoshii]

Sorry for the multiple posts, phone won't let me edit posts.
Are they hard to fit?

[Yoshii]

Just looked, fitting looks easy enough, I hope :)
Only problem, is in the Haynes it has torque wrench settings, I don't have the equipment to set that.
I have a socket set, should I just turn it as tight as I can?

[Yoda]

If you dont know how to set Caster, use the standard rods, not adjustable ones or you will find things will be worse. You will need to buy two.

 

 

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Edited by Yoda, 09 August 2013 - 01:23 PM.

[Yoshii]

Thanks for that yoda, again should I just turn it as tight as I can?

[Dan]

No, you could easily stretch or break some of the small screws involved if you go as tight as you can.  You must get them properly tight.

[Yoshii]

Ah, is this achievable with out a torque wrench?

[Yoshii]

Think my friend might have one, hopefully he has.
Another question, is it possible to do this wih out jacking the car up?
Sorry if these are dumb questions, I don't want to do anything wrong :)

[KernowCooper]

You'll struggle big time with out jacking the car up and you will find it far easier with the wheel off anyway

[mk1nova_rich]

In most cases you will get away without a torque wrench if you are mechanically minded and can 'feel' how tight stuff is...I only use one for engine work. Judging by the fact you are asking I'd guess you aren't overly confident about it so I'd advise you to buy/borrow a torque wrench :)