as title really, it appears i cannot remove the cones without removing these? so how do u remove then upper arms. i dnt really understand the hynes explanation. regards
guide to reomval of upper suspension arms
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, Sep 21 2006 05:27 PM
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 06:51 PM
thats doesnt give info about removing the cones though
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 06:58 PM
Hold on I’ve done a guide a few months back, I’ll see if I can find it.
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Removal of the upper suspension arm
Removal of the upper suspension arm is only normally required to allow replacement of the suspension spring unit. It is unusual that removal be occasioned by the need to renew the arm pivot bearings, which are of the needle roller type.
On models with 'dry' suspension, a special compressor tool will be required to compress the rubber cone spring unit before the arm can be removed.
Removal:
Jack up the front of the car and support on stands, and then remove the road wheel.
On models with 'dry' suspension, compress the rubber cone spring unit. Insert the compressor to compress the spring sufficiently to allow the spring strut to be extracted
From between the upper suspension arm and the spring unit. Do not over-compress the spring.
Disconnect the hydraulic shock absorber from the upper suspension arm, where applicable. Compress the shock absorber to clear it from the arm. Remove the ball pin-retaining nut and disconnect the swivel hub ball joint from the upper suspension arm, using a suitable joint separator tool. Support the swivel hub to prevent straining the brake hose.
Lever the spring strut ball end from its seat in the upper suspension arm and extract the strut assembly. It may be necessary to remove the rebound rubber located under the suspension arm to enable the arm to drop sufficiently for the strut to be withdrawn.
Remove the nut and spring washer from the rear end of the arm pivot shaft. Remove the two screws securing the thrust collar retaining plate to the sub-frame at the front end of the shaft. Lever the pivot shaft forward, twist the suspension arm outwards and pull it from the pivot shaft. Remove the rear thrust washer and seals from the suspension arm. Remove the arm assembly from the front of the sub-frame. Remove the front thrust collar from the pivot shaft.
Installation:
Installation is basically a reversal of the removal procedure, but special attention
Should be paid to the following points:
a) When fitting the shaft thrust washers, they must be located with their lubrication grooves towards the suspension arm.
b ) Grease the arm pivot shaft before installing it.
c) Apply suitable grease, such as Dextragrease Super G.P., to the strut cup in the suspension arm.
d) Once the spring strut has been installed, ensure that the dust cover at the ball end locates correctly around the nylon cup.
e) Tighten the upper arm pivot shaft nuts to torque listed in Haynes manual.
f) After releasing the compression on the rubber cone spring, check that the strut is correctly located at the suspension arm and spring unit.
Found it
Removal of the upper suspension arm
Removal of the upper suspension arm is only normally required to allow replacement of the suspension spring unit. It is unusual that removal be occasioned by the need to renew the arm pivot bearings, which are of the needle roller type.
On models with 'dry' suspension, a special compressor tool will be required to compress the rubber cone spring unit before the arm can be removed.
Removal:
Jack up the front of the car and support on stands, and then remove the road wheel.
On models with 'dry' suspension, compress the rubber cone spring unit. Insert the compressor to compress the spring sufficiently to allow the spring strut to be extracted
From between the upper suspension arm and the spring unit. Do not over-compress the spring.
Disconnect the hydraulic shock absorber from the upper suspension arm, where applicable. Compress the shock absorber to clear it from the arm. Remove the ball pin-retaining nut and disconnect the swivel hub ball joint from the upper suspension arm, using a suitable joint separator tool. Support the swivel hub to prevent straining the brake hose.
Lever the spring strut ball end from its seat in the upper suspension arm and extract the strut assembly. It may be necessary to remove the rebound rubber located under the suspension arm to enable the arm to drop sufficiently for the strut to be withdrawn.
Remove the nut and spring washer from the rear end of the arm pivot shaft. Remove the two screws securing the thrust collar retaining plate to the sub-frame at the front end of the shaft. Lever the pivot shaft forward, twist the suspension arm outwards and pull it from the pivot shaft. Remove the rear thrust washer and seals from the suspension arm. Remove the arm assembly from the front of the sub-frame. Remove the front thrust collar from the pivot shaft.
Installation:
Installation is basically a reversal of the removal procedure, but special attention
Should be paid to the following points:
a) When fitting the shaft thrust washers, they must be located with their lubrication grooves towards the suspension arm.
b ) Grease the arm pivot shaft before installing it.
c) Apply suitable grease, such as Dextragrease Super G.P., to the strut cup in the suspension arm.
d) Once the spring strut has been installed, ensure that the dust cover at the ball end locates correctly around the nylon cup.
e) Tighten the upper arm pivot shaft nuts to torque listed in Haynes manual.
f) After releasing the compression on the rubber cone spring, check that the strut is correctly located at the suspension arm and spring unit.
Edited by 1984mini25, 24 September 2006 - 06:35 PM.
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