Front plastic height corrector lever

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 06 Jul 2007, 17:10

I managed to raise the car a little higher today and could see enough to attempt replacing the corrector arm.

The front end popped off with the right leverage as did the new replacement pop back on.

However, unlike the two previous times, the rear ball wasn't aligned close enough to pop the rear end on as I couldn't lower the front suspension (or in this case, raise the front wheels).

What I did discover was that the corrector arm could be levered backwards enough to line the joint up (if only I knew this before!!) - and it became apparent just how worn the old arm was as it required far more pressure to pop the new on!

Both felt washers were present and seemed in good condition but I can't work out what their purpose is as they just seem to sit behind the ball doing nothing.

Once again, thanks to this forum and the kindness of human nature that make it possible

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Jul 2007, 17:36

Hi Mike,

Excellent work 8)

Those felt washers are there to help keep warter and dirt out of the balljoint and grease in. They should rest up tight against the bottom of the balljoint and should be well soaked in heavy oil to be fully effective. They'll also help lubricate the joint over time.

Next time you're under, give thenm a good squirt of oil from your oil can.

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 06 Jul 2007, 18:16

Great, I'll do exactly that as it was evident from the rusty balls that it's been neglected and probably the very cause of the failure I hope I've now cured.

From the fact I could lever the corrector mechanism, can I assume this as evidence nothing else has seized?

For the sake of a £1.99 arm and a few drops of oil while crawling under a car.... it's easy when you know 8)