Freelander 1 Help!!! Track Rod End problem

As it was a bit cooler today, I thought I would replace the track rod ends on my 06 FL1 TD4.
Simple job, I thought. Won't take long.

I am still working on drivers side. Took me ages to get the nuts off. I am guessing that they are the original ones from the factory judging by the look of them.

I started to fit the new one and began to tighten the large nut. The bolt turns as well making it impossible to tighten. I checked the other new one for the other side and that does the same.

How the hell can I tighten the nut if the bolt turns too?
I need the car back on the road tomorrow.

Do you mean the ball joint itself? The shaft should tighten into the taper. Try tapping the joint home while turning with the spanner - each tap should get you a little tighter.

Some ball joint shafts have flats you can grip as well - push back the boot and have a look.

Yes, the ball joint.

A nice cold drink to help me calm down and I will take another look.

They are Lemforder track rod ends.

All done now .

I managed to use a piece of wood to use as a lever to put pressure on the top of the ball joint and it allowed me to tighten it.

Jack underneath ball joint forces taper into hub and stops it turning.