GTD Tie Rod End Problem

[Simon Bannister]

I'm embarrassed having to ask such a basic question on here but I'm stuck on how to tighten up a pair of front new tie rod ends on my GTD.

When I’m tightening up the nut the spindle is spinning within the tie rod so I can’t tighten it.

Looks like there should be some sort of tool inserted into the top of the spindle to stop it rotating in the tie rod ? On ball joints this is an allen key but these are smooth on the inside and I can’t figure out to stop the spindle rotating with the nut?

Be gentle as I'm sure the answer the obvious.....just not to me :-(

 

[Morten]

Hi,
Undo nut, fit tierod into steering arm, place a jack under tierod and lightly apply pressure upwards enough to stop it turning, tighten nut

Kind regards
Morten

 

[Frank Catt]

A simple G Cramp will do the job. Looking at your pictures have you checked sufficient thread ( excluding the lock nut ) as it might be marginal for safety. Frank

 

[mark b.]

Use the nut on something else, run it in and out a few times, this will wear in the nylon insert. Go back to the ball joint. Repeat if necessary.

 

[Walter Williams]

WHY NOT USES A STANDARD NUT AND TIGHTEN IT, THEN REPLACE IT WITH THE NYLOCK NUT???? THAT WAY THE NYLOCK WILL STILL FUNCTION.

 

[Bill Kearley]

The Walter way works best. Or, a fancy clamp like Frank uses may work as well.