While rebuilding the suspension I am also trying to replace the bushing on the steering. I am trying to seperate the ball and socket connection from the steering lever. The manual says you need "service tool 18G 125". Can you buy this tool or is there another way to seperate? Thanks
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Here is a pic of two different pullers. Both will work well on the small joints. The one on the right is a low cost puller from J.C. Whitney. It works surprisingly well. The one on the left is a considerably more expensive puller made by Stahlwille. It works very well also. The main issue is getting a puller that is compact enough to fit in the limited available space.
You "might" get the joints loose with a "pickle fork" but it can be pretty hard on the parts.
You haven't gotten to the hard part yet though. Getting the arm off of the steering gear can be a real war.
Good luck,
D
You "might" get the joints loose with a "pickle fork" but it can be pretty hard on the parts.
You haven't gotten to the hard part yet though. Getting the arm off of the steering gear can be a real war.
Good luck,
D
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I did this job with a tool set I rented from Checker Auto and they completely refunded the money when you return the tools. Have a good day!
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Dogs,
The one on the left in Dave's photo is very similar to the one I used. I think I got mine from Victoria British or Triple. Anyway don't pound on stuff with a pickle fork. Again as Dave mentioned, that is hard on the parts. When you get all this torn apart remember to magna flux the spindles for cracks whilst doing kingpins.
The one on the left in Dave's photo is very similar to the one I used. I think I got mine from Victoria British or Triple. Anyway don't pound on stuff with a pickle fork. Again as Dave mentioned, that is hard on the parts. When you get all this torn apart remember to magna flux the spindles for cracks whilst doing kingpins.
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Bighly, where can you get things like that magna fluxed?
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Bighly, where can you get things like that magna fluxed?
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Your local machine shop should be able to do this. The worry here is that these spindles are notorious for cracks where the spindle meets the base. Last thing you want is to have this seperate at speed. As long as the assembly is off I say check it.
Healey On !!!
Bighly, where can you get things like that magna fluxed?
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Your local machine shop should be able to do this. The worry here is that these spindles are notorious for cracks where the spindle meets the base. Last thing you want is to have this seperate at speed. As long as the assembly is off I say check it.
Healey On !!!
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bighly,very good recommendation,i.m.h.o, i did read some place of a shop that does this kind of work found something like 80 plus % of those the magnaflux were cracked. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
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I have my spindles off and will have them checked because of this thread. Where are the cracks normally? I have checked with a magnifying glass and see no visual cracks on 4 spindles that I have (two spares). Thanks and have a good day!
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... i did read some place of a shop that does this kind of work found something like 80 plus % of those the magnaflux were cracked. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
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Denis Welch found 50% of those from pre-BJ8 models had cracks, I believe the later stub axles are more robust. Nevertheless I had mine checked and they were OK- its cheap insurance; and easy once the front end is apart.
... i did read some place of a shop that does this kind of work found something like 80 plus % of those the magnaflux were cracked. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
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Denis Welch found 50% of those from pre-BJ8 models had cracks, I believe the later stub axles are more robust. Nevertheless I had mine checked and they were OK- its cheap insurance; and easy once the front end is apart.
