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I have some bump steer and its been suggested to me by several people that its likely swivel preload after checking things like panhard bushes etc and finding no problem.
Trouble is i am confused.
I have a 1991 defender, that should be bush and pin arrangement right?
So does the top pin wear and need replacing or just the bush or does the bottom bearing wear? What exactly is the setup?
I have read stuff saying the bearing will be worn, and need changing, but have also read that the pin will be worn and need changing.
I have also read that the shims can be taken out and then the swivel ball 'fish scaled' until i get 14lbs/ft pull.
Anyway to test the bearing 'in situ' i.e. if its nice and smooth can i just try removing a shim to tighten it all up?
Also workshop book says set the preload with out the seal fitted, can i jsut unbolt and remove the seal (leave it hanging on the axle) then set the preload and then refit the old seal?
My swivels dont leak, and arent corroded so want to avoid stripping unless i have to.....
thanks
Trouble is i am confused.
I have a 1991 defender, that should be bush and pin arrangement right?
So does the top pin wear and need replacing or just the bush or does the bottom bearing wear? What exactly is the setup?
I have read stuff saying the bearing will be worn, and need changing, but have also read that the pin will be worn and need changing.
I have also read that the shims can be taken out and then the swivel ball 'fish scaled' until i get 14lbs/ft pull.
Anyway to test the bearing 'in situ' i.e. if its nice and smooth can i just try removing a shim to tighten it all up?
Also workshop book says set the preload with out the seal fitted, can i jsut unbolt and remove the seal (leave it hanging on the axle) then set the preload and then refit the old seal?
My swivels dont leak, and arent corroded so want to avoid stripping unless i have to.....
thanks