How to replace track rod end ball joint in Opel Astra or Vauxhall

How to replace track rod end ball joint in Opel Astra or Vauxhall. Years 1992 to 2012.

[@glyncullen9621]

well done , a big help . thanks Peter. I will replace them tommorow.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Glyn Cullen Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@MarkC1685]

Great job dude, no more mechanics and huge ass repair costs ;)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You!

[@lorraines1173]

Excellent video, very well explained.
Thank you.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Gerry M Hi and many Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@paulstuyvesant581]

Very helpful video. Couple of questions if I may, I wondered why you didn't just remove the nut initially and then split the ball joint with the breaker? Also shoudl I put a bit of grease in the bracket before puttin in the new track rod? Thanks again - very useful.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Paul Stuyvesant Hi, your idea is good. And you don't need to add the grease to bracket.

[@paulmc9314]

excellent just what I needed wasn't sure if it was 22mm or 21mm for lock nut. just what I needed :)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks! :-)

[@vepoturbotenenu8552]

cool video..i like the most interesting part.. while removing counting 11 direct 13 hahah nwy it helps a lot...

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

brightfuturecafe phektown Right, it is my test.11 to 13 test.

[@amarouhab]

Thank you, very good video and very helpful,.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Amar Ouhab You are welcome.

[@JPALACIOSISLAS]

Hi good video, just looking to fix my wife ford explorer , very helpful, maybe I repair myself. ..

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

***** Thanks for feedback.

[@Joewalshe38]

Clear and concise, thanks

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Joe Walshe Hello and Thanks Your comment. :-)

[@mattw8332]

Very interesting. I will need a pair of these fitted to my Nissan before it's next MOT. It's gone past two MOTs as an advisory, I don't think it will pass it again.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for comment. Best Regard Peter Finn

[@Westenkaer]

NICE vid.
However, the astra manual have 30nm +90°+15° torque on the nut. That is properly to make sure its stay there, but i guess 60nm is also fine.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for You comment. :-)

[@vepoturbotenenu8552]

thank you... peter.. can u please help how to change opel astra 1.6 1997 engine valve or any video link..

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

brightfuturecafe phektown Hello. Sorry. I don't have that video.

[@readesiun988]

The inner track rod also needs replacing

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@miksedk]

You only turned it 19 times. not getting the 19½-19 & 3 quarts turnes as it actually was.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Michael Hastrup Bendsen Hello, Thanks for feedback.

[@miksedk]

You're welcome, I hope it's ok any way. and thanks for a good video.