Rod ends and Translator (2)

09/07/04

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I was completely unable to get a spanner in to undo the rod ends on the gear cables. The only way I could see round this was to remove the translator with the cables attached over the chassis to give me better access. You cannot drop it down due to the cables themselves.

You need 2x10mm spanners to remove the nut while stopping the rod end from rotating. A degree of digit dexterity is required for this with many 1/8th turns.

With the upper rod disconnected you can now remove the bolt and circlip from the top of the translator and slide it off the gearbox linkage. You also need to remove a small plate/clip which holds the cables in place. (Picture to taken)

With the translator now free from the box you can easily remove the cable ends.

This is the new rod ends fitted to the upper rod. I tried to leave the lock nuts where the were to keep the necessary length as this is very important and it should keep the translator 4 Deg off central when in neutral. I also checked the distance between the ends to ensure they were the same as before. You may also notice that these dont have the boots fitted. This is because I tore two while trying to fit them and decided these would be better fitted to the top as these were not that worn. It is also easier to remove at a later date if needed.

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	You need 2x10mm spanners to remove the nut while stopping the rod end from rotating. A degree of digit dexterity is required for this with many 1/8th turns.
	With the upper rod disconnected you can now remove the bolt and circlip from the top of the translator and slide it off the gearbox linkage. You also need to remove a small plate/clip which holds the cables in place. (Picture to taken)
	With the translator now free from the box you can easily remove the cable ends.
	This is the new rod ends fitted to the upper rod. I tried to leave the lock nuts where the were to keep the necessary length as this is very important and it should keep the translator 4 Deg off central when in neutral. I also checked the distance between the ends to ensure they were the same as before. You may also notice that these dont have the boots fitted. This is because I tore two while trying to fit them and decided these would be better fitted to the top as these were not that worn. It is also easier to remove at a later date if needed.