T that_civic Well-Known Member Joined Feb 8, 2012 Messages 1,226 Mar 8, 2016 #1 just would like to know what size inner removal tool I need to purchase as I know there's a couple sizes that can be bought for different cars. I need one to fit my EK.
just would like to know what size inner removal tool I need to purchase as I know there's a couple sizes that can be bought for different cars. I need one to fit my EK.
jesse888 Ek9+Turbo+Nurburgring= Heaven Staff member Donator Joined Oct 16, 2012 Messages 8,917 Mar 8, 2016 #2 I used a spanner to remove my inner trackrod. Not sure why everyone has an issue getting them off tbh.
I used a spanner to remove my inner trackrod. Not sure why everyone has an issue getting them off tbh.
robthedoc civic disobedience Joined Feb 14, 2013 Messages 1,533 Mar 8, 2016 #3 Same here mate. Did one when I first got the car and didn't use any special tools.
jesse888 Ek9+Turbo+Nurburgring= Heaven Staff member Donator Joined Oct 16, 2012 Messages 8,917 Mar 8, 2016 #4 Yeah just put it on full lock and popped it right off Iirc.
B16Swt Savernake Auto Services Staff member Donator Joined Sep 27, 2015 Messages 1,501 Car(s) Ek9 Mar 8, 2016 #5 You can get a special tool that makes it easier but you can just use a spanner like @jesse888 and @robthedoc said.
You can get a special tool that makes it easier but you can just use a spanner like @jesse888 and @robthedoc said.
T that_civic Well-Known Member Joined Feb 8, 2012 Messages 1,226 Mar 8, 2016 #6 Thanks, I'm just going off what people have said saying its harder with a spanner. What size spanner should I be using ? I haven't attempted it just yet but want the correct tools so I can get it all done in a day.
Thanks, I'm just going off what people have said saying its harder with a spanner. What size spanner should I be using ? I haven't attempted it just yet but want the correct tools so I can get it all done in a day.
jesse888 Ek9+Turbo+Nurburgring= Heaven Staff member Donator Joined Oct 16, 2012 Messages 8,917 Mar 8, 2016 #7 I can only guess really but I'm thinking like 28-30mm.
R1PPU Well-Known Member Joined Jan 1, 2011 Messages 2,207 Mar 8, 2016 #8 I just got a big adjustable spanner when we did mines, came off no bother. Both sides were a lot easier than expected.
I just got a big adjustable spanner when we did mines, came off no bother. Both sides were a lot easier than expected.
D DC17 Member Joined May 28, 2013 Messages 47 Mar 9, 2016 #10 I use a Big pair off swan neck grips , or u can get a tool that adjusts itself wen u twist it