Controlarm Balljoint Bushes

[Mz-ohthirtyfo]

Hi, attatched is a picture of my front control arm balljoint bushes which leaked and cracked.

Questions regarding them are;

Common Problem? Big problem? the car is lowerd on springs with standard suspension. Does that add to what has caused both sides to break?

Name of acutal part or partnumber? (may sound dumb i know, though just need to be sure incase i look it when ordering in person. =)

are they easy to replace?. old breaks off, new slides in?.

Im planning on going about this myself and would appreciate any heads-up info on replaceing them, Things to look out for or even better, a how to do. Do i need to remove the intire arm?

And one last thing that may spoil my d.i.y... Do they need to be machine pressed out and in?.

Thanks in advanced!.

Edited March 20, 2007 by Mz-OhDirtyfours

[negoshi8or]

Hi there,

I have just replaced the front tie rod ends (thats what they are called) on my R33 GTS.

Common problem yes they do wear out.

Only a big problem if the rubber has badly cracked and the grease has been replaced by dirt and grime.

Badly worn ball joints will add play to the steering and potentially make clicking noises.

Looking at your pic, they need replacement!!

Good news.

Very easy to replace!!

Search the forum for a thread that removes them - do a search.

A dude posted a how-to with pics for a GTR. (process is the same for most models)

Call pedders and tell them what car you have - they stock 3 different kinds.

Measure the length of the tie rod end (from the end of it to the centre of the ball joint - best to measure underneath it)

Try to match or get the closest length to the pedders tie rod end.

The next bit is - match the thickness (thread diameter) of the tie rod.

It is either 12mm or 14mm. Mine was 14 mm.

Cost - about $32-$35 each

Get your tools and go for it!

Edited March 20, 2007 by negoshi8or

[fLhayabusa]

perfect info!. Just to clarify, that means i cant simply replace the rubber + grease jit?

Sorry but im no mechanic and havent came across on replacing these, there for im not used to the correct terms of part names and procedures for replacing. Also pictures dont usually lie.

The tie rod end is this?

Thanks nego

[Mz-ohthirtyfo]

Ignore the above, i've just read through the d.i.y you've mentioned. Wrong log-in anyway. hahe

thanks again

Oh one last. Is it ok to like that for general everday low mileage driving for the meanwhile?. what further damages would i be looking at in, say a week? minor or major?http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161263&st=0&gopid=2994385

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Edited March 20, 2007 by Mz-OhDirtyfours

[negoshi8or]

Ignore the above, i've just read through the d.i.y you've mentioned. Wrong log-in anyway. hahe

thanks again

Oh one last. Is it ok to like that for general everday low mileage driving for the meanwhile?. what further damages would i be looking at in, say a week? minor or major?http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161263&st=0&gopid=2994385

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Should be replaced eventually but you can still drive... No major damage except more play in the steering.

I was naughty and didnt replace mine after the boots were torn for 60k kms!!!