joscorstjens
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| posted on 12/8/07 at 09:40 PM |
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noisy balljoint
Hi, the ball joint in my Sierra track control arm is a bit 'noisy'. Is there a way to add grease to it?
tia
jos
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RazMan
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| posted on 12/8/07 at 09:56 PM |
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If its noisy there's a good chance it is just knackered and need replacing.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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t.j.
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 05:31 AM |
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If the ball-joint has rust on it, replace it.
It won't be lasting long.
Normal a ball-joint is greased for life.
Just remove cover and check the balljoint.
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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02GF74
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 06:38 AM |
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.... unless it is on a land rover ... you can drill the cover and fit a grease nipple but as ^^^^ said, if it is noisy, then most likley the ball has
rusted. last thing you want is the ball joint seaizing or failing  especially when they are peanuts to replace. (hard bit is removing them).
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larrythelathe
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 10:29 AM |
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change it
ijust changed my nearsde drive shaft assembly the difference was amazing i would just bit the bullet.
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nick205
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 01:09 PM |
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Available from all good motor factors for a~£7 per side so repace both as a matter of routine.
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joscorstjens
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| posted on 13/8/07 at 09:44 PM |
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According to Haynes manual, the complete front lower arm must be renewed if the ball joint is worn. So how can I replace the ball joint (is it pressed
i n?), and under which Ford part number can it be ordered?
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t.j.
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| posted on 14/8/07 at 05:44 AM |
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complete control arm.
2WD: Ford OEM 5021 461 taper is 14.00 degr (left)
Sidem: 3282
2WD: Ford OEM 5021 460 taper is 14.00 degr (right)
Sidem: 3283
4WD: Ford OEM 1632 767 taper is 17.00 degr (left)
Sidem: 3782
4WD: Ford OEM 1632 766 taper is 17.00 degr (right)
Sidem: 3783
Sidem is a aftermarket company in Belgium, so maybe cheaper.
[Edited on 14/8/07 by t.j.]
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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