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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: hrh_dave on February 22, 2012, 21:53:35

Title: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: hrh_dave on February 22, 2012, 21:53:35: Evening all...

I'm having to replace the drop arm on the 90 after replacing the ball joint last year its developed an interesting steering clunk and after further inspection the arm has worn badly in the ball so time to replace it. Now the last one I did was on the 110 and I managed to burn out the seals in the steering box getting that one off. I was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks for removal with the steering box in situ?

Many thanks in advance...

Dave
Title: Re: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: James.Harwood on February 23, 2012, 07:28:00: a good puller is where to start.
Title: Re: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: graham2306 on February 24, 2012, 22:17:08: Quote from: James.Harwood on February 23, 2012, 07:28:00
a good puller is where to start.

And when that doesnt work get one of those little air grinders and a cold chisel. After 3 days of swearing, pulling, swearing and pulling I cut mine off very carefully.

Good Luck
Title: Re: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: JIMBOBLY on February 29, 2012, 19:16:02: the mans idea of cuttin it off,then openin up with a chisel is a good idea,or if you take the box off,2 hammers hittin either side at the same time has worked for me a few times
Title: Re: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: wheels244 on March 11, 2012, 17:42:18: Use a slitting disc in a grinder ( might need a few discs) - cut just about all the way through the arm without touching the splines - then split with a large chisel enough for the arm to be knocked off.
Title: Re: Drop arm replacement.....
Post by: hrh_dave on March 11, 2012, 17:50:30: All sorted out now... ended up changing the box... Just finished this avvo and seams touch wood to be a-ok :)