Front lower suspension arm ball joint died! 2L Tourer. 04 reg.

Colin.Tinker · 9th February 2009, 22:10

I've had a clonking from the front passenger side of my car for the last month. Noticable at slow speeds over minor bumps. This evening I decided to investigate and found the culprit to be the ball joint on the front lower suspension arm. It has a lot of play and clonks very easily when the car is jacked up and the wheel is rocked. My question is.... can this ball joint be bought as a part and then fitted into the suspension arm? Mr Haynes reckons in his manual that there is a possibility of this. Has anyone fitted this part or is a complete new suspension arm required?

If I do have to buy a new suspension arm where would be the best place to go for best price? An information greatly appreciated. I'll fit it myself.... when the rain and snow stops!!!

Thanks,

Colin.

JohnDotCom · 9th February 2009, 22:27

Cannot see anything listed separately, but it might be best to ring Rimmers who would know better.

Parts are Different on the Tourers for auto box/Manual box/V6 2 litre and diesel 2 Litre.
So need to know what you have.

Colin.Tinker · 9th February 2009, 22:34

Thanks John. I've a 2 litre diesel tourer. Manual gearbox.

T-Cut · 9th February 2009, 23:04

Mr Haynes says: 'At the time of writing, only the bush is available separately. If either balljoint requires renewal, the lower arm should be renewed.'

That was and is the situation. It isn't possible to replace just the balljoints, which are machine swaged into the arm. You can of course renew the boots and clips using plastic sleeves included in the kit, to aid fitting.

Best prices can probably be found on eBay: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__rover...86Q2ec0Q2em282

gerrygoacher · 10th February 2009, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin.Tinker

I've had a clonking from the front passenger side of my car for the last month. Noticable at slow speeds over minor bumps. This evening I decided to investigate and found the culprit to be the ball joint on the front lower suspension arm. It has a lot of play and clonks very easily when the car is jacked up and the wheel is rocked. My question is.... can this ball joint be bought as a part and then fitted into the suspension arm? Mr Haynes reckons in his manual that there is a possibility of this. Has anyone fitted this part or is a complete new suspension arm required?

If I do have to buy a new suspension arm where would be the best place to go for best price? An information greatly appreciated. I'll fit it myself.... when the rain and snow stops!!!

Thanks,

Colin.

I thought you might be interested in reading this web page: Before deciding to do it yourself
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...eferrerid=2999

Colin.Tinker · 10th February 2009, 20:56

Thanks every one for the help. I 'phoned Rimmer Brothers today only to be told they couldn't get the suspension part and that I would have to do a "nationwide search"! Whilst on the 'phone I sourced the part from a local scrapyard for £23. They will remove the part from their car and actually warrant it for 3 months against failiure. What a bargain. If I need another one in the future I'll look on e bay.... there's loads. Thanks T-Cut for the link.

Regards,

Colin.

9th February 2009, 22:10	#1
Colin.Tinker Regular poster Rover 75 contemporary SE tourer CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Front lower suspension arm ball joint died! 2L Tourer. 04 reg. I've had a clonking from the front passenger side of my car for the last month. Noticable at slow speeds over minor bumps. This evening I decided to investigate and found the culprit to be the ball joint on the front lower suspension arm. It has a lot of play and clonks very easily when the car is jacked up and the wheel is rocked. My question is.... can this ball joint be bought as a part and then fitted into the suspension arm? Mr Haynes reckons in his manual that there is a possibility of this. Has anyone fitted this part or is a complete new suspension arm required? If I do have to buy a new suspension arm where would be the best place to go for best price? An information greatly appreciated. I'll fit it myself.... when the rain and snow stops!!! Thanks, Colin.

9th February 2009, 23:04	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Mr Haynes says: 'At the time of writing, only the bush is available separately. If either balljoint requires renewal, the lower arm should be renewed.' That was and is the situation. It isn't possible to replace just the balljoints, which are machine swaged into the arm. You can of course renew the boots and clips using plastic sleeves included in the kit, to aid fitting. Best prices can probably be found on eBay: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__rover...86Q2ec0Q2em282 Last edited by T-Cut; 9th February 2009 at 23:20..

9th February 2009, 22:27	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Cannot see anything listed separately, but it might be best to ring Rimmers who would know better. Parts are Different on the Tourers for auto box/Manual box/V6 2 litre and diesel 2 Litre. So need to know what you have.

9th February 2009, 22:34	#3
Colin.Tinker Regular poster Rover 75 contemporary SE tourer CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thanks John. I've a 2 litre diesel tourer. Manual gearbox.

10th February 2009, 20:56	#6
Colin.Tinker Regular poster Rover 75 contemporary SE tourer CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thanks every one for the help. I 'phoned Rimmer Brothers today only to be told they couldn't get the suspension part and that I would have to do a "nationwide search"! Whilst on the 'phone I sourced the part from a local scrapyard for £23. They will remove the part from their car and actually warrant it for 3 months against failiure. What a bargain. If I need another one in the future I'll look on e bay.... there's loads. Thanks T-Cut for the link. Regards, Colin.