 Ball joint replacement, Advice? |
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| BillC |
 Nov 16 2016, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I'm going to replace the front ball joints on my '73 914, because one is starting to squeak (diagnosed/confirmed via a mechanic's stethoscope). I've never done this before on a 914, so was hoping y'all might have some advice.
I figure I'm going to need to get new ball joints (part #911-341-049-05) and new grooved ring nuts (# 901-341-425-01). I'm also going to need to get a socket for the grooved ring nuts. Are there any recommended vendors on this forum from whom to purchase these parts, or should I just get them from Pelican? Also, will I need any other parts? Pelican lists threaded lock pins and lock nuts for the lock pins, and also ball joint lock washers. Will I need those, or can I re-use the existing ones? Anything else I might need, or should replace while I'm in there? Thanks! |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 16 2016, 09:56 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,589 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Ask around about the socket. A buddy with an independent repair shop loaned me one. Saved me $70 or so buying a two time use socket...
As I recall, pretty easy job... |
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| draganc |
Nov 16 2016, 10:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Check your local pep boys for the pictured tool set.
You can rent it for free! I just did the same job last week. 1) soak the castle nut with PB blast for at least 1-2 days. 2) use the loaner tools and a 2-3ft brake bar to remove the nut. I used a BFH and a chisel and bought new castle nuts. 3) install new HW 4) per Haynes manual, slightly lube castle but and torque it to 180lbs ft. I was only able to torque it to 140, even with a 3ft bar. 5) Use a new star washer and pin. Have fun! Dragan PS: I used to live in Silver Spring! Fun time.  |
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