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by satchmo » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:50 pm
RZAR wrote:
I have a press at work i can use so that no problem. I will check out GS and see if he still has them. BTW there is an eccentric (sp?) on the upper ball joint. How does that come off?
I did this job only last Fall, so you would think I would remember. I think one of my eccentric adjusters was stuck on the stud of the ball joint and I just used the same tool to get it off as I used to get the ball joint out of the steering spindle. The other one was loose and came right out.
Make a mark or score on the spindle where the notch in the eccentric is before separating so you are close to the original alignment when you put it back togther. This gives a good starting point for your alignment job once you have the new joints in. I think the manual says to have the notch facing forward when you put everything back together. Either way is okay, I suppose.
Put some grease on the contact area between the ball joint boot and the spindle upon assembly. This helps the boot glide over the spindle and prevents some twisting of the boot while turning. It might make the boots last a little longer.
Tim
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First, by reflection, which is noblest;
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