Ball Joint

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Ball Joint

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when rebuilding the upper ball joint,how do you check the adjustment ( think they call it end float )

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bump How do i check end float when rebuilding a ball joint ?

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i used bent feeler gauge and measured between circlip and washer,shim.....did mine 5-6years ago and no problems with them
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tamtrucks wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:46 pm i used bent feeler gauge and measured between circlip and washer,shim.....did mine 5-6years ago and no problems with them
Thanks for reply,had another look at the ball joints today,found out i hadnt fitted the plastic cap that fits under the ball joint,

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