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kevinf:
big blue as failed the mot on worn swivel housing pivot pins
never done any before,dont look to bad a job and i know u can get complete swivel ball kits from paddocks, but as big blue is going soon
dont want to spend money unnecessary
so any advice greatly appreaciated



cheers kevin

MuddyMike:
Replacing the swivel pin bearings is quite straightforward, but make sure you order some extra shims as you nearly always have to put in more with new bearings. Also make sure you know the correct pre-load setting. It will be something like 12 pounds with the seal in place 3-4 with the seal out.

Just thinking, You might get away with just removing some shims if the existing bearings are in reasonable condition.

Mike

Budgie:
That's what I was about to suggest Mike, check the pre-load on the pins first.

Main reason I say this is cos you can't tell that the pins are warn without removing them and you don't remove the swivle pins for a MOT!
So how do they know the pins are warn??  :?

If you remove the top pin you should see some shims under it, just remove them until you get hte correct tention on a spring balance (as per Mr Haynes). If you don't find any shims under the pin then new bearings will be required!  :(

Xtremeteam:

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Main reason I say this is cos you can't tell that the pin are warn without removing them and you don't remove the swivle pins for a MOT! So how to they know the pins are warn??  :?


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Quite easy,grab the wheel top & bottom & rock,if theres movement its either a wheel bearing or the swivel pins,get a helper to look where the movement is coming from & bobs your uncle  :wink:

Budgie:
My point Mikee is that if he was told it was the SWIVEL PINS that were gone, how did they know? When, as you say, it could also be the wheel bearings, swivle bearings or just the preload needs adjusting.  :wink:

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