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Originally Posted by COLVERT
Thanks for your input. --
I am fitting new arms as well as the rubber bush holders.
Can the arms be removed first and if so will that give better access to the rubber bush holders ??
I note that the rubber bushes seem to have flats inside them.
That's the reason why I suggested spring compressors to help the arms slide into the bushes easily.
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In that case proceed as follows Jon.........
Fit the bushes to the arms, using a water based lubricant such as swarfega or liquid soap,
don't use washing up liquid, as this contains salt.
Now fit the centre balljoint loosely to the subframe, and
before engaging the outer balljoint, refit the two bolts securing the bush housing to the subframe, it will be easier to do this if the strut/hub assembly is pulled forward slightly to allow the arm to be moved up and down to get the bush housing parallel with the subframe.
Finally fit the outer balljoint to the swivel hub, noting that the angle at which the ballpin is entered into the hub determines whether it can fully pass through, and if you find it binding on the reduced diameter waist, then grasping the hub and gently adjusting the angle of dangle will allow it to fully engage
Ian "Macafee" alluded to this technique when he mentioned shaking the strut to achieve the same result.
You don't need to compress the springs either
Brian
