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Re: [TR] Tightening tie-rod end

To: <guy@genfiniti.com>, Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: [TR] Tightening tie-rod end
From: John Herrera <jrherrera90@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:50:37 -0400
> I am attempting to tighten the tie-rod ends to the steering arm on the
> suspension.
> After a while, the nut gets just tight enough to start turning the ball
inside
> the ball joint, preventing me from getting any real torque.
>
> What the trick for stopping the ball from spinning?


First use a plain nut to tighten the taper into the arm. Then remove the plain
nut and install the fibre lock nut.



John H.

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