P38A £20 Hub alignment tool

EntropyUK · Oct 26, 2019

I was reading up on replacing the front ball joints and came across these two YouTube vids. It seems to make sense to me. I was thinking you could add a disc that sits on the tube to quickly ensure its straight, similar to the LR tool, rather than measuring.

RangeRoller dt · Oct 26, 2019

The ball joints press in/out with a generic tool. You only need the alignment tool if they are out of alignment or you’ve loosened the bottom taper-collet on swivel hub - few have made their own tool so keep looking in searchbar
@Grrrrrr i would ask

Grrrrrr · Oct 26, 2019

EntropyUK said:
I was reading up on replacing the front ball joints and came across these two YouTube vids. It seems to make sense to me. I was thinking you could add a disc that sits on the tube to quickly ensure its straight, similar to the LR tool, rather than measuring.

Sounds like a plan. You doing yours?

Grrrrrr · Oct 26, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
The ball joints press in/out with a generic tool. You only need the alignment tool if they are out of alignment or you’ve loosened the bottom taper-collet on swivel hub - few have made their own tool so keep looking in searchbar
@Grrrrrr i would ask

Not done mine yet. I think I will risk it without the tool when the time comes. Marty has done quite a few without issues.

EntropyUK · Oct 27, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Sounds like a plan. You doing yours?

Yes Grrrrr, MOT has run out and rubber on the lower O/S ball joint has gone. My MOT garage has put it as a minor for the last couple of years but last time he said he couldn't pass it next year. From just reading up on it looks like there is a chance of it requiring adjustment given the subtleties of different makes. I was worrying about it as I dont feel confident enough to judge it by eye but for 20 notes it worth giving it a go just for peace of mind..

Datatek · Oct 27, 2019

EntropyUK said:
Yes Grrrrr, MOT has run out and rubber on the lower O/S ball joint has gone. My MOT garage has put it as a minor for the last couple of years but last time he said he couldn't pass it next year. From just reading up on it looks like there is a chance of it requiring adjustment given the subtleties of different makes. I was worrying about it as I dont feel confident enough to judge it by eye but for 20 notes it worth giving it a go just for peace of mind..

As others have said, if the adjustment is not touched you should be OK, it was on mine although I did check.

Grrrrrr · Oct 27, 2019

EntropyUK said:
Yes Grrrrr, MOT has run out and rubber on the lower O/S ball joint has gone. My MOT garage has put it as a minor for the last couple of years but last time he said he couldn't pass it next year. From just reading up on it looks like there is a chance of it requiring adjustment given the subtleties of different makes. I was worrying about it as I dont feel confident enough to judge it by eye but for 20 notes it worth giving it a go just for peace of mind..

Sounds worth a go. Let me know when you try it and if I'll pop over and watch. Or you can bring it here if you need somewhere flat and safe to work.

EntropyUK · Oct 27, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Sounds worth a go. Let me know when you try it and if I'll pop over and watch. Or you can bring it here if you need somewhere flat and safe to work.

So far I have managed to complete step 3 of of the drive shaft and hub assembly section, "Remove brake disk shield". Haven't done anything for the last few days due to rain and I am now away until the 31st. The weather at the moment looks OK for next weekend I'll give you a shout when I am down the the ball joint removal.

EntropyUK · Oct 27, 2019

Datatek said:
As others have said, if the adjustment is not touched you should be OK, it was on mine although I did check.

Thanks Datatek, for the cost I have ordered his bearing and a piece of tube so I can have peace of mind. As I have said before I feel like that lad from Harry Potter who always says "Why does it always happen to me".

Grrrrrr · Oct 27, 2019

EntropyUK said:
So far I have managed to complete step 3 of of the drive shaft and hub assembly section, "Remove brake disk shield". Haven't done anything for the last few days due to rain and I am now away until the 31st. The weather at the moment looks OK for next weekend I'll give you a shout when I am down the the ball joint removal.

If the hub hasn't been out before it can be a bit of a sod. Plusgas, scoring the join and hammering the 4 bolts on the back are the way. Give the Plusgas time to soak in.

RangeRoller dt · Oct 27, 2019

What brand are you going for?

EntropyUK · Oct 28, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
What brand are you going for?

I've gone for Delphi from Island.

tarphenry · Oct 28, 2019

put in freezer overnight before fitting

Datatek · Oct 29, 2019

tarphenry said:
put in freezer overnight before fitting

+1^^^^^

EntropyUK · Oct 29, 2019

Good idea gents. Will do that when I get back on it later this week.

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