Changing tie rods?

[Toaster Pilot]

My ageing Kangoo van has a healthy amount of play in the steering, lead to believe that it's caused by worn inner tie rod joints.

Seem cheap to replace but I've never done it before - anyone able to recommend the right tool for the job? I see a number of different styles of tool designed to do the same job, just wondering what's best (that preferably doesn't cost the earth)

[Toaster Pilot]

I do a fair bit of work on cars as I'm a part time trader and do have a Picasso with similar play that would probably benefit from the same job.... but you do have a point for sure!

If a 32mm spanner will do the job it'll most likely be the most cost effective solution!

[Toaster Pilot]

Holy bump!

My Kangoo still has knackered steering - sorting it this weekend because it's really bad now!

Bought this tool last month and have done a couple of cars with it http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PC-Steering-Rack-Knuckle-...

It's fantastic - effortless removal like they aren't screwed on at all!

[Toaster Pilot]

imagineifyeswill said:

Thats a good deal on that tool, thats the type I was talking about but usually much dearer than that.

It was actually only 48 quid, bought from an ebay seller like that who has a warehouse locally so I collected it

Can wholeheartedly recommend it - it's fantastic