6 replies to this topic

[chilli1]

Hi All,

 

As the title says really.

 

I've fitted the bottom ball joint and have reached the point where I only have the lock washer and no shims but there's still play in the pin.  Hard to measure but I'd say at least 5 thou.

 

I've tried the old ball joint and a fresh one and it's the same with both.

 

Any suggestions?  Or is it new swivel hub time?

 

Cheers

[andyapanel]

Have you refitted the spring?

[chilli1]

No, I'm setting it up before adding the spring.

[Dusky]

Is it a new balljoint?
Hardened washer under the balljoint cup works. But I'm guessing it's a low quality joint.

[greenwheels]

Check there isn't an old shim still stuck on the hub.

[chilli1]

It's not a new joint. I disassembled it to clean up the hub and am now at the point of re-assembly.

 

I've tried a new joint as well though, same issue.

 

I'll double check for shims

 

Thanks 

[Spider]

I recall having one like this. It all looked OK, I didn't have time to measure parts to see where the error was, I just machined a little off the Cup of the Ball Joint.