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Replacing rod and rod end on DISCO 3
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marco 110
 


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Replacing rod and rod end on DISCO 3

Subject: Replacing rod and rod end on DISCO 3

I propose here a chronology of the steps in photos of this achievement.
Feel free to ask questions and make comments, as long as what is constructive.

'''Tools including:
- Key flare-nut
- Pluck ball'''

[[]]

'''protection:'''
- None

'''Parts :'''
- Tie Rod right is left: LR010671
- Tie Rod Right: QFK500020
- Tie Rod Left QFK500010
- 2 plastic collars


'''Note:
- When lifting the vehicle, put a candle, keep the jack lifting protection and placed the wheel lodged under the vehicle in case.'''




'''Obligatory passage bench alignment adjustment after an exchange of these parts.
'''



'''difficulty:'''
- 4 / 10, the most painful is to get the ball in their cone holds no hard ball.

Time to complete:
- 3 hours for both sides.

'''1) Remove the wheel and make the vehicle safe.
'''
See comment in the box "Remarks" of the first Inter.


'''1.1) Remove the cover sheet.'''



'''2) Place the 4 pieces of plastic cards.'''
Using two screwdrivers to nail up the central pawns



'''3) Asperger of releasing the lock nut''' to adjust the ball and the base of the bellows on the link rod.



'''4) Using a screwdriver or two''', unclip the plastic collar automatically taking care not to damage it and cut the plastic tie side management, taking care not to damage the bellows.



'''5) Pointing the direction to "outside"''' and loosen the ball joints (side direction) with the key Claw + deviser of the cone of the pivot ball. Using the hard ball, detaching its cone. Remove the link rod.



'''6) Pinch the connecting rod''' in a vise, loosen the nut against the ball and complete estimate it by counting the number of turns until separation of the link rod.



'''7) Slide the bellows to the thread''' and pull hard to move the thread.
In some penetrating oil or grease will facilitate the transition.



'' 8 ) On the new link rod''', the bellows back, against the nut of the ball and the ball by counting the number of round = the number of turns when removing it (phase 6) + cons tighten the nut. :

'''9) Screw the ball on the direction''', tighten without forcing the key with claw.:



'''10) Fit the bellows side management''' and the flange with a plastic tie.:



'''11) Fit the other side of the bellows''' in his throat and up the automatic white plastic collar.:



'''12) Fit the cone of the ball joint in its housing''' (pivot) and tighten the nut "nylstop". If the axis of the ball running and you could not tighten the nut, slide the handle of the key claw like the picture to keep the ball in its cone.





'''13) Replace the plastic cover and four pawns.
'''




'''14) Replace the cover sheet metal.'''





'''Obligatory passage bench alignment adjustment after an exchange of these parts.'''





photos and texts "Boubou" and his son, a French owner! Translation: marco 110 (sorry ..........) Whistle do not hesitate to correct my mistakes[/img]
 Marco.
-D4 sdv6 HSE 2012 , high beam assist , surround cam, tv , and a lot of nice stuff..

http://www.youtube.com/user/marcsteph110?feature=mhum

Ex :
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-110sw td5 2000
-D3 tdv6 SE 2006

 
 
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Nice write-up Thumbs Up
 ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)  
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marco 110
 


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Thank you, but I'm not sure of my translation ...... Embarassed
I hope it's still understandable, and it can help you ...
 Marco.
-D4 sdv6 HSE 2012 , high beam assist , surround cam, tv , and a lot of nice stuff..

http://www.youtube.com/user/marcsteph110?feature=mhum

Ex :
-90 td 1989
-110sw td5 2000
-D3 tdv6 SE 2006

 
 
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discoBizz
 


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Helps if you speak French and can guess the original text Wink

But even without, it's clear enough Thumbs Up
 ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)  
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Excellent write up with great pictures, some words lost in translation, but still very good Thumbs Up
  
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Thank you 8)
  
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VERY useful... Razz Razz

did you notice a great improvement in driving/feeling of the steering wheel???
  
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Matty 2332 wrote:
some words lost in translation,Thumbs Up


Sounds very much like the SA gov
  
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Will require proper 4 wheel alignment after this install to prevent errors. Wink
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As the bushes aren't touched then "just" adjusting the tracking should suffice. But a full alignment check is no bad thing Smile
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Do you guys know the size of the inner tie rod ball socket.I will try to rent a tool for removing inner tie rod ball, but not sure of the appropriate size.Please help ?
  
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