just putting things together after replacing ball joints. Unfortunately I've slept a few times since removing the pinch bolt, I've forgotten how it goes on. So, just looking for some assistance on getting it right.
Thanks.
I'm pretty sure the bolt in the picture is the pinch bolt? could you verify for me.
And, does the bolt go in with the bolt head towards the tie rod or away from the tie rod
What is the best way for getting everything put together. I'm replacing the struts also. So, I the knuckle off the strut and the axle. And, I've seen a few ways to put things back together.
1) seems like what is mostly used. attach the knuckle to the strut with the pinch bolt. Insert the axle into the hub and try to get the ball joint into the control arm.
2) put the axle into the hub, put the ball joint into the control arm and then try to get the strut onto the knuckle.
3) Ive thought of pushing the knuckle a little high onto the strut, put the axle into the hub, put the ball joint into the control arm, then push the knuckle down on the strut so you can put the pinch through the hole in the tab. Sound like a good idea, but probably a clearance problem between the strut and axle.
Thanks for the assistance.
Thanks.
I'm pretty sure the bolt in the picture is the pinch bolt? could you verify for me.
And, does the bolt go in with the bolt head towards the tie rod or away from the tie rod
What is the best way for getting everything put together. I'm replacing the struts also. So, I the knuckle off the strut and the axle. And, I've seen a few ways to put things back together.
1) seems like what is mostly used. attach the knuckle to the strut with the pinch bolt. Insert the axle into the hub and try to get the ball joint into the control arm.
2) put the axle into the hub, put the ball joint into the control arm and then try to get the strut onto the knuckle.
3) Ive thought of pushing the knuckle a little high onto the strut, put the axle into the hub, put the ball joint into the control arm, then push the knuckle down on the strut so you can put the pinch through the hole in the tab. Sound like a good idea, but probably a clearance problem between the strut and axle.
Thanks for the assistance.