Change Track Rods: Inner & Outer; Skoda Fabia / VW Polo / Seat Ibiza / Audi A2

Step by step guide on how to change the track rod ends - both inner & outer on a Mk1 Skoda Fabia. Note bookmarks so you can skip if only changing the outers. The MK1 Fabia (6Y0 is built on the same platform and is therefore almost identical to:
Audi A2 (Typ 8Z, 1999-2005)
Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (Typ 9N, 2001-2009)
SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002-2008)
SEAT Córdoba Mk2 (Typ 6L, 2002-2009)
Volkswagen Fox (Typ 5Z, 2004-2021)
Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox (Typ 5Z6, 2004-2019)
Škoda Fabia Mk2 (Typ 5J, 2007-2014, uses portions of PQ24 and PQ25 platform)[2]
Volkswagen Gol Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2008-2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)[3]
Volkswagen Voyage Mk2 (Typ 5U, 2008-2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Volkswagen Saveiro Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2009-2023, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Škoda Roomster Mk1 (Typ 5J, 2006-2009 )
Tools you will need
Track Rod Removal Tool: geni.us/KXJa1
Hose Clip Plier Set: geni.us/sAmP
(not recommended) VW official tool for gaiter clips (VAS6199): vw.snapon.com/SpecialToolsDet...
Wire brush: geni.us/VOL9yq
Plusgas Penetrating Oil: geni.us/mQXq
Ratchet spanner set (19mm needed): geni.us/xr2m
1/2" Socket Set: geni.us/klyzc1
(optional) 1/4" Socket Set : geni.us/GSRN0q7
Hex bit set (5.5mm needed): geni.us/yfpk
1/2" torque wrench: geni.us/AZNbmG
Club hammer: geni.us/zdkJUO2
21mm spanner (only if you don't have the crows foot set): geni.us/SFNtCqJ
Crows foot spanner set: geni.us/rwdBB
(almost certainly) Angle Grinder: geni.us/OLa0
Angle Grinder Discs: geni.us/iRqttB
Small pump pliers: geni.us/O4WPO
Flat bladed screwdriver: geni.us/PKUmD
Low profile jack: geni.us/YJGjvA
Slotted jack pad for sills: geni.us/YgAckFT
Jack stands (I prefer 3 Ton): geni.us/bzcysWt
Rubber slotted pad for jack stands: geni.us/THXyBZr
(optional) Mechanics gloves (I LOVE these): geni.us/bKGCAQc
Supplies you will Need:
Gaiter clips from Skoda (Large): (part number to follow)
Gaiter clips from Skoda (Small): (part number to follow)
00:00 Outtakes to avoid
00:08 Intro
00:15 Track Rod End (Outer ) Removal
02:49 Track Rod Inner Removal
04:42 Install New Inner Track Rod End
05:52 Rubber Gaiter Clip Fitting
07:45 Fit Track Rod Outer
09:22 More Outtakes :-)

[@dirtbagd89]

Nice one. I used a crows foot when I did mine which worked but it wasn't easy getting the inner rod undone. The special tool you used looks good.

[@FixItWithJon]

@dirtbagd89 Glad it helped pal. Yes - the tool really helped to do it easily :-)

[@samsudinsamke8352]

Have you hold counter tension while you were tightening inner rod with that special tool? There is part of steering rod made for you to place spanner tool to counter that tightening force of your special tool. Btw, how many Nms you used for that inner rod? TQ

[@keithw1119]

What you need to know with no BS or redundant padding. One of the best home-made maintenance vids I have ever watched. So well delivered. Better even than most pro-made, shiney workshop promotional stuff. Thanks Jon. Will subscribe right now.. Just one question. On the inner end you show us a special tool for the hex. Can it be done with a crows foot, or am I going to have to buy one ? If the latter, where from please. Thanks again - Keith

[@FixItWithJon]

@keithw1119 Thank you *so much* for that lovely comment - it honestly means a lot to have positive feedback like that.
Yes it can absolutely be done with a crows foot - I found it was rather slippy with that approach & since I had the special tool, I just used it, but as long as you’re careful with your purchase on the flats, a crow’s foot is fine.
If you do want the special tool, here it is: geni.us/KXJa1
Hope that helps? Thank you again for the positive comment - made me so happy today 😊👍

[@JorgestHysen]

Good job you did there , do you remember the bolt size of the inner track rod , the one you used special tool ?

[@FixItWithJon]

@JorgestHysen Glad it helped :-) Thank you for the comment - I think it might have been 19mm but it was a while ago now I'm afraid..

[@deathyyyyy]

Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful and descriptive. Do you have the part numbers for the gaiter clips?

[@FixItWithJon]

@deathyyyyy really glad it helped you bud :-) I'm really sorry - I don't I'm afraid, I got them direct from Skoda but didn't keep the receipt. Hopefully you can find on eBay?

[@tulelamunyika]

Do I need to do wheel alignment after changing my tie rods?

[@FixItWithJon]

@tulelamunyika Yes absolutely - you will burn up your tyres pretty quick if you don't :-)