Replacement of lower wishbone spherical joint

[Mike Molloy]

At the last MOT it was pointed out that there was some play in the left front wishbone lower joint. As far as I'm aware it is torqued up correctly (could be wrong mind!), so the question is - how does one repair this part?

 

Thanks.

[F355GTS]

Mike

 

remove wishbone from Car, remove circlip, hit the bearing very hard from above, replace and refit

 

I and many others have tried to do it while still on the car with no success

 

Mark

[shn7]

I prefer to use a couple of appropriately size sockets and a vice to "press" the old SJ out rather then the hammer approach.

 

Don't forget to use bearing/stud lock when inserting the new SJ or you'll find you have more play again very soon. I know this for a fact 😳 😬

 

Steve.

Sussex (West) AR

Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear

[Mark w]

I have the same issue , Is this a standard bearing or is it easiest to buy from Caterham ?

[Johnty Lyons]

It's a std bearing available from any good beraing stockist.But for convenience it's on Caterham website and if you have a user profile it's very easily got.

you pays yer money and makes yer choice 😬

 

jj

N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻

Membership No.3927.

 

[Jason Plato]

better quality bearings are available from Goldline stockists.

 

here is C7 TOP

Taffia rear gunner

[Mark w]

Well i ordered mine from Caterham as i wanted the easy option and didnt know what size to ask for elsewhere.

 

They are not cheap are they !

 

 

[millsn]

I'd suggest liberally applying 3 in 1 to ensure the easiest time removing the bearing. Although they moved relatively easily initially, mine were prevented from moving all the way out by the presence of rust flakes.

 

Nigel Mills - 2.0 zetec

[Mark w]

Well i removed the alternator 🙆🏻 so that i could get the rear wishbone bolt out , removed the wishbone and tried the socket and vice method 🙆🏻 No way was that moving .

 

Tried to tap out wih a hammer 🙆🏻 no go that way either .

 

Had a glass of wine 🙅🏻‍♂️, tried the socket and larger hammer method . 🙆🏻 not working .

 

Looked at the Caterham web site , £150 for a new wishbone went to the garage and as a last resort used an old piece of steel and a 5 pound club hammer , hey presto its out 😬

 

The old bush and seat is rusty , and it doesnt look as if Arch used any bonding agent, the new spherical joint would go in wih a bit of a heavy tap but should i use some bearing sealant ?

[shn7]

Yes using bearing/stud lock.

 

Steve.

Sussex (West) AR

Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear