Panda (Classic) Replacing a Tie Rod

2. Remove Tie rod ball joint nut (Pic 2).



3. Use Ball joint seperators to seperate ball joint from steering arm (pic3) the ball joint will be thrown so no need to worry about destroying it.



4. Normally at this point you would remove the ball joint and count the turns it takes to come off so when it is put back on the ball joint is in the same position BUT Not all Tie Rod ball joints are the same size (pic4) so it's better to measure a set distance to ensure the wheels will align simmilar to before removal. A simple method is to cut a piece of solder measured from the locking nut to the centre of the ball joint (pic 5)





5. Now just after the thread stops towards the steering rack gator there is a hex section, clamp on the mole grips as tight as you can and hold to prevent it turning, then using the plummers spanner undo the ball joint, this can often be tight and difficult to remove if you find this.....heat the stem with a blow torch and then remove (Don't burn your fingers :nutter. (pic6).