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dale 62
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:51 am 
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hey just wondering if any one could tell me where the small spring goes in the ball joints im guessing it goes in the lower ball joint assembly thanks
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correct spring goes in the lower ball joint :D

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cheers thought so
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When shimming the lower joint, do so with the spring out. When you get it right, then refit the spring.
It's there as an anti-rattle device only, it does not affect the ball to socket clearance.

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is this right the bearing spacer inbetween the bearing doesnt even touch the outher bearing? or is this only for drum brakes? and also the iner seal the bit that protrudes face inwards? and the bearings tapper inwards
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I did mine the other day. Was worried as it was real tight and notchy bur when I added another shim it was free and easy. Thought they are meant to be tight but smooth. I am 90 % sure that made no sense.
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dale 62 wrote:
is this right the bearing spacer inbetween the bearing doesnt even touch the outher bearing? or is this only for drum brakes? and also the iner seal the bit that protrudes face inwards? and the bearings tapper inwards

It's important to do these bearings right or they won't last at all.
See my how-to thread- http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40640

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