problem tightening wishbone ball joint nuts

Jimbob1

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• Oct 5, 2019

• #1

Just replaced both front wishbones on my td4 as both ball joints were knackered.

All went well except i dont seem to be able to sufficiently tighten the ball joint nuts.
They should go to 65nm but even with the freeloader on its wheels with weight through the joints the nuts just spin the balls, as it were missus.

Any ideas?

Cheers

 

Nodge68

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• Oct 5, 2019

• #2

Jimbob1 said:

Any ideas?

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Put a trolley jack under the ball joint and lift the vehicle from there. This will push the taper harder into the hub carrier, so the nut can be tightened.

 

Jimbob1

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• Oct 5, 2019

• #3

Cheers
I'll try in the morning

 

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dog-man

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• Oct 5, 2019

• #4

I thought exactly the same but it passed the MOT so must be ok.

 

Jimbob1

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• Oct 6, 2019

• #5

Worked a treat. Tight as my n*tsack now.

Now to get Malatesta Kobras fitted and off to local lenient MOT tester

 

Nodge68

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• Oct 6, 2019

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Jimbob1 said:

Worked a treat. Tight as my n*tsack now.

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Good stuff.

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Jimbob1

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• Oct 23, 2019

• #7

Sailed through MOT.

Handling was a bit vague to say the least on the Kobras until I found that the garage had pumped them up to 40psi the f**kwits.

Finally replaced the VCU (at 133K miles) been meaning to for ages. The tightness on full lock has gone and the difference generally is quite noticeable. Great service from Bell Engineering. Only £307 for VCU and new bearings. Easy job to swap out. The old ****lander's now good for another year or two of abuse.