After spending the last few weeks researching the steering system on the Trophy, I decided to buy a used rack off a semi-local seller on eBay and took it all apart, just really for my own knowledge and an ideal spare. It was removed from a 172 Cup, and from discussions on Cliosport, the tie rods are equal length to that of the Trophy.
Last year I had MOT advisories for track rod end play and a weeping inside steering gaiter so decided this weekend to get the parts to replace everything I could, which included both inner tie rods and outer track rod ends.
Having searched for a decent tool to remove the inner ties, I couldn't find anything suitable to remove the ones from the second hand rack, let alone the ones on the car with limited space. I am no expert, but with a special tool from my mechanic, the job was done.
Reason for the post was wondering whether I should bother stripping the steering rack down to refresh it as a decent spare? Are they a sealed unit and either work or don't? Who is also running original tie rods / TRE 's like mine were?
Very pleased to have it all done and looking forward to the next few months driving it. Images of the final stage and a decent front wheel alignment.
Last year I had MOT advisories for track rod end play and a weeping inside steering gaiter so decided this weekend to get the parts to replace everything I could, which included both inner tie rods and outer track rod ends.
Having searched for a decent tool to remove the inner ties, I couldn't find anything suitable to remove the ones from the second hand rack, let alone the ones on the car with limited space. I am no expert, but with a special tool from my mechanic, the job was done.
Reason for the post was wondering whether I should bother stripping the steering rack down to refresh it as a decent spare? Are they a sealed unit and either work or don't? Who is also running original tie rods / TRE 's like mine were?
Very pleased to have it all done and looking forward to the next few months driving it. Images of the final stage and a decent front wheel alignment.
