Post by paddymk2 on Jun 20, 2022 23:10:42 GMT
Hi All,
In taking off the wheel and disconnecting the drives (to remove the engine) I had to open up the ball joints and took out the steering rack to overhaul.
Putting things back together,
i found that the ball joints kept turning. Mr Youtube said just to us a crowbar to wedge the joint before tightening the nut - seems easier said than done (only 2 hands...) So I planned to put the wheels on, and lower the car to force the joints into position before (lift the car and remove the wheels) tightening the nuts. - Does that seem reasonable/safe?
With the tie rod ends: I bought a new set (Protex TE125). These have a nylex nut instead of the castled nut. The tapered end needs to be force into the knuckle before enough thread can come through for the nut to grab and pull it tight. Well I thought I had it through but when I tightened it I stripped the thread off the nut.
Now is there a better way (I did try tapping with a mallet)
Or is there a better brand (Aus location) with a longer threaded section?
kind regards
Paddy
In taking off the wheel and disconnecting the drives (to remove the engine) I had to open up the ball joints and took out the steering rack to overhaul.
Putting things back together,
i found that the ball joints kept turning. Mr Youtube said just to us a crowbar to wedge the joint before tightening the nut - seems easier said than done (only 2 hands...) So I planned to put the wheels on, and lower the car to force the joints into position before (lift the car and remove the wheels) tightening the nuts. - Does that seem reasonable/safe?
With the tie rod ends: I bought a new set (Protex TE125). These have a nylex nut instead of the castled nut. The tapered end needs to be force into the knuckle before enough thread can come through for the nut to grab and pull it tight. Well I thought I had it through but when I tightened it I stripped the thread off the nut.
Now is there a better way (I did try tapping with a mallet)
Or is there a better brand (Aus location) with a longer threaded section?
kind regards
Paddy
