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graham2306:
Just got an advisory on my MOT for the drop arm ball joint.  It is pretty well knackered.  Can i do it on the vehicle if I have the right tools?  If not how easy is it to get the drop arm off the box?

Cheers


Graham

muck_truck:
i found it easier to take the arm off.  I was lucky enough with two taps from a hammer and it came off the steering box no worries. 

Range Rover Blues:
It's easier if the arm will come off but not impossible if it won't.

You need a biggish G clamp, a deep socket that fits over the taper of the ball joint, another that fits inside the circlip, then with these you can compress the assembly to remove and replace the circlip.

You then need a drift (strong screwdiver) to drive out the old race.  If it's mega badly worn like moine was you need a dremel to grind 2 cutouts so that you can get to the top face of the static race.

At least if it's still on the car there is no chace of it flying off when you hit it.

Disco 90 george:
Try this link.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=14338

Get all my tips from here.

Graham

graham2306:
Thanks for that guys, very useful. Think I'll have a go as it cost me £70 when I had the last one done a few years ago.

Graham

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