DonkeyDave Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 - for camber friends car currently running 3 degrees negative on A032Rs, this seems a little extreme. Ok re the rod end - short of using extreme force how do I get the b4stard out. It almost seems easier to remove the track rod and lower mounting and just turn the whole hub around. I must be missing some secret? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dent Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 A couple of whacks with a hammer worked for me. Or undo the bottom joint and the use the freedom to rotate the top joint. If you see what I mean. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyDave Posted January 12, 2002 Author Share Posted January 12, 2002 the mudguard carrier is in the way to really get a good whack at it - how did you do that, so far its jacked up - suspension in droop, nut of the bottom of the rod end - but won't budge BTW Hi Andrew howya doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dent Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Mud guard carrier comes off quite easily. Held on by a nut in the center of the hub. Should wobble off with a little persaution. Turn the wheel to either extreme. Cant remeber the exact detail as it was before Xmas when I did this and cant get the order exactly right. Im doing ok, Car in bits and wont be back together for a while. Enjoying the learning process. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 You could always be radical and use the correct tool - a ball joint splitter. These are available from most motor factors and probably Halfords. You just, jack car up, undo the nut, use the splitter, then rotate the track rod end. I believe one rev is .5 of a deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyDave Posted January 12, 2002 Author Share Posted January 12, 2002 what a good idea I'll try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 Splitters work but be aware that they will undoubtedly tear the rubber boot which is not available as a spare. Alternatively, jack the car up so the wheel is hanging. Place a large bar of steel (3/4" diameter x 12" long for example) against the top of the upright next to the ball joint and hit it with a BIG (lump type) hammer. A few blows will shock the joint loose and you will not have damaged the rubber boot. Alternatively use the splitter and drive bootless ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 Cut a piece of tin or ally to cover the point where the boot and the splitter contact. This will avoid the tearing. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 I have used a splitter a few times, and haven't split the boot yet. Just make sure you buy the splitter which is hinged, with a screw through, as opposed to the ones you just hit with a hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 That's not right! One rev is two choir boys a week. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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