Atik
10-09-2010, 09:23 PM
I've got the dreaded suspension creaking and I have got myself a set of nearly new front lower lateral (straight) arms (covered a few thousand miles only) from a breaker. The passenger side one is the one thats creaking, but was thinking that as I have two nearly new arms, I'd replace both. However, one of the dust covers on them has been damaged in the removal process (those forked ball joint separators most likely the culprit).
So, as part of my Brembo upgrade, I had bought a set of dust covers just in case mine were a nightmare to take off, but didnt have to use them in the end as they came off without being damaged. They are now just sat there in the stockpile of bits in the cellar.
So I am thinking I can fit these new dust covers, while at the same time regreasing the ball joints.
Question is, how do I get the dust covers on/off? I've had a good look at Bern's article (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22450&highlight=ball+joint+cover) on replacing the arms and have all the parts ready at hand, but cant see exactly how the covers come off.
I will also probably take off the compression arm and replace the dust covers on that while checking the ball joint is ok and replacing the cover. Makes sense to use the covers seeing as they cost me nearly £50.
So, as part of my Brembo upgrade, I had bought a set of dust covers just in case mine were a nightmare to take off, but didnt have to use them in the end as they came off without being damaged. They are now just sat there in the stockpile of bits in the cellar.
So I am thinking I can fit these new dust covers, while at the same time regreasing the ball joints.
Question is, how do I get the dust covers on/off? I've had a good look at Bern's article (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22450&highlight=ball+joint+cover) on replacing the arms and have all the parts ready at hand, but cant see exactly how the covers come off.
I will also probably take off the compression arm and replace the dust covers on that while checking the ball joint is ok and replacing the cover. Makes sense to use the covers seeing as they cost me nearly £50.