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john watson
 


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front wishbone top ball joint

Now that I have replaced the track rod ends I have found that the NSF top ball joint is suspect.

Anyone know how this is replaced- all advice appreciated

John  
Post #9379082nd Jun 2012 9:15 am
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Disco_Mikey
 


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Need to remove the top arm, and press/hammer the old ball joint out. There is a circlip on the underside of the arm holding it in

When fitting the new one, it has to be aligned correctly, so mark the top arm with the alignment marks on the old ball joint before removing Thumbs Up

Alternatively, replace the complete arm, which will come with new bushes and a ball joint already fitted My D3 Build Thread

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Post #9379102nd Jun 2012 9:28 am
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john watson
 


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DM-- thanks for that -- one more question

which way does the ball joint come out --up or down

many thanks

John  
Post #9379112nd Jun 2012 9:36 am
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It comes out upwards from the arm (opposite to the lower B/J) Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

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Post #9379172nd Jun 2012 10:06 am
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john watson
 


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DM - as always a fountain of knowledge.- don't do anything silly like winning the Euro millions

We mear mortals need you

Many thanks

John  
Post #9379832nd Jun 2012 1:31 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


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If I won the Euro's, I could then afford to get myself that Disco 3 I have been promising myself for the last 7 years Laughing My D3 Build Thread

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Post #9381343rd Jun 2012 7:53 am
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I think you could buy more than one!!!!!!  
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Mr Kington
 


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re ball joints been advised that one of mine on the front has excess play. is this going to costs the earth ? they also mentioned about both tie rods are also showing lots of play...... any suggestions welcome on time to do the work and likely costs....  
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john watson
 


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Scotland 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I replaced both ball joints at a cost of about £40.00. This included the basic cost of the ball joints plus VAT on both the joints and delivery charge.

Time to replace both was about 1 hour. Very straight forward job -- remember to douse the ball joint nut and the locking nut with wd 40 or similar.

Torque values as follows

Ball joint nyloc nut 70 NM
Track rod locking nut 55nm

As regards worn track rods- jack up the car and see how much movement you get holding the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock positions and giving it a good wiggle. You get the impression that the track rod is moving but in all probability the movement is from the track rod end.

hope this helps

John  
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Mr Kington
 


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Thanks for this John. They said it is both front lower ball joints showing excessive play. will get them looked at when i get it serviced in a few months.  
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