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Play on steering, the MOT advisory was track rod end ball joint has slight play?

Tiny
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  • 2007 AUDI A3
  • 2.0L
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  • 115,000 MILES
The track rod end has been replaced but still slight play on steering. Does the ball joint need replacing, also? Are track rod ends and ball joints 2 separate parts?
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 3:11 AM

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Tiny
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Track rod is throwing me off a little, I am not sure what you mean. Here is an exploded view of the steering and suspension can you. Please let me know what part they are talking about. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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Tie rod end is another name for it. Sorry I don't have a clue from the images.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 2:14 PM
Tiny
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Sure, here is a guide and video which shows the job being done on a similar car with instructions for your car in the images below:

https://youtu.be/rBP2UKYtIl0

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

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Thursday, August 17th, 2023 AT 10:10 AM

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