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Old 07-08-11, 08:18 PM
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i was reading on some other treads about springs and struts and saw where they said there was a special way to put the ball joints BACK on when thry get replaced. i did mine about 4 months ago, but just put new ones on like they came off?????

DID I MESS SOMETHING UP< IS IT SAFE??? thanks
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huh?

based off what youre saying you are working on the UCA balljoint?

installing the balljoint to the steering spindle/knuckle needs to be done under load. so that that compress it slightly before tightening the nut.

you have to explain better for us to understand.
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Originally Posted by vwynn
huh?

based off what youre saying you are working on the UCA balljoint?

you have to explain better for us to understand.
is there something special i have to do to my ball joints when they go back on?? 2000 GS300 thanks
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nothing special really. Just push the UCA downwards when tightening the nut.
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no nothing special
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ok ,, thanks guys!!!!!!
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