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brett
 Post subject: Tie Rod arm free spining
PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:27 pm 
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Hi guys, one of my tie rods are spinning, Any tips so I can get the nut back on?
Cheers Brett

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You mean the tappered spindle in the hole on the steering arm?

Put a bit of pressure on it from underneith with a jack.

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Yep thats the one! Thanks!

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Put a jack or something similar under the tierod end to put a little upwards pressure on it and it will lock up in the taper and allow you to do up the nut.

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