Change Track Rods: Inner & Outer; Skoda Fabia / VW Polo / Seat Ibiza / Audi A2

Step by step guide on how to change the track rod ends - both inner & outer on a Mk1 Skoda Fabia.
The MK1 Fabia (6Y0 is built on the same platform and is therefore almost identical to:
Audi A2 (Typ 8Z, 1999–2005)
Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (Typ 9N, 2001–2009)
SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002–2008)
SEAT Córdoba Mk2 (Typ 6L, 2002–2009)
Volkswagen Fox (Typ 5Z, 2004-2021)
Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox (Typ 5Z6, 2004-2019)
Škoda Fabia Mk2 (Typ 5J, 2007–2014, uses portions of PQ24 and PQ25 platform)[2]
Volkswagen Gol Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2008–2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)[3]
Volkswagen Voyage Mk2 (Typ 5U, 2008–2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Volkswagen Saveiro Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2009–2023, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Škoda Roomster Mk1 (Typ 5J, 2006-2009 )

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Tools you will need
Track Rod Removal Tool: https://geni.us/KXJa1
Hose Clip Plier Set: https://geni.us/sAmP
(not recommended) VW official tool for gaiter clips (VAS6199): https://vw.snapon.com/SpecialToolsDet...
Wire brush: https://geni.us/VOL9yq
Plusgas Penetrating Oil: https://geni.us/mQXq
Ratchet spanner set (19mm needed): https://geni.us/xr2m
1/2" Socket Set: https://geni.us/klyzc1
(optional) 1/4" Socket Set : https://geni.us/GSRN0q7
Hex bit set (5.5mm needed): https://geni.us/yfpk
1/2" torque wrench: https://geni.us/AZNbmG
Club hammer: https://geni.us/zdkJUO2
21mm spanner (only if you don't have the crows foot set): https://geni.us/SFNtCqJ
Crows foot spanner set: https://geni.us/rwdBB
(almost certainly) Angle Grinder: https://geni.us/OLa0
Angle Grinder Discs: https://geni.us/iRqttB
Small pump pliers: https://geni.us/O4WPO
Flat bladed screwdriver: https://geni.us/PKUmD
Low profile jack: https://geni.us/YJGjvA
Slotted jack pad for sills: https://geni.us/YgAckFT
Jack stands (I prefer 3 Ton): https://geni.us/bzcysWt
Rubber slotted pad for jack stands: https://geni.us/THXyBZr
(optional) Mechanics gloves (I LOVE these): https://geni.us/bKGCAQc

Supplies you will Need:
Gaiter clips from Skoda (Large): (part number to follow)
Gaiter clips from Skoda (Small): (part number to follow)

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00:00 Outtakes to avoid
00:08 Intro
00:15 Track Rod End (Outer ) Removal
02:49 Track Rod Inner Removal
04:42 Install New Inner Track Rod End
05:52 Rubber Gaiter Clip Fitting
07:45 Fit Track Rod Outer
09:22 More Outtakes :-)