Caterham lower wishbone balljoint replacement
28th May 2005
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The balljoint from above , in the centre of the photo
The balljoint from above , in the centre of the photo
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1.balljoint.top.jpg
2005-05-28 15:35:12
The balljoint from below
The balljoint from below
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2.balljoint.bottom.jpg
2005-05-28 16:13:06
The wishbone with the joint removed. You can just see the circlip groove near the bottom of the wishbone (the bearing is fitted from below)
The wishbone with the joint removed. You can just see the circlip groove near the bottom of the wishbone (the bearing is fitted from below)
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3.bearing.removed.jpg
2005-05-28 13:48:28
The old and new balljoints side by side. The left one is showing signs of the lining breaking down inside the joint, leading to movement
The old and new balljoints side by side. The left one is showing signs of the lining breaking down inside the joint, leading to movement
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4.old.and.new.bearings.jpg
2005-05-28 13:40:30
My improvised puller to get the new joint into the hole - a length of 10mm threaded rod, two bolts some oversized washers and a 21mm socket to act as a 'drift'
My improvised puller to get the new joint into the hole - a length of 10mm threaded rod, two bolts some oversized washers and a 21mm socket to act as a 'drift'
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5.getting.the.bearing.in.jpg
2005-05-28 13:50:58
The joints are held in place with spiral circlips which are fiddly to refit until you know the trick - wind them in to start with and then work steadily around the joint. The only place I've found that sells them is Caterham Cars
The joints are held in place with spiral circlips which are fiddly to refit until you know the trick - wind them in to start with and then work steadily around the joint. The only place I've found that sells them is Caterham Cars
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6.circlip.jpg
2005-05-26 22:21:08