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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 17:53:32

Title: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 17:53:32

Done the near side today and I thought I'd take some pics to help those are thinking of doing theirs.

All stripped down ready for a new one
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250001.jpg)
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250006.jpg)
This is where the back bush goes.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250002.jpg)
and the front.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250003.jpg)
Couple of blurry shots of where the ball joint and pinch bolt fit.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250004.jpg)
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250005.jpg)
Headlight level sensor up out of the way.
(http://
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250007.jpg)
This is what it fits onto.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250008.jpg)
New wishbone ready to be fitted.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250009.jpg)
Tools that make the job much easier. Windy gun, breaker bar,
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250010.jpg)
Ball joint splitter to remove track rod end without damage and a big can of plus gas.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250012.jpg)
Grafting away as usual.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250014.jpg)
We found offering up the wishbone from this angle made it easier to get the bush into place.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250015.jpg)
Back bolt going in.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250017.jpg)
Now for the front bush.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250019.jpg)
Wishbone fitted.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250020.jpg)
Level sensor replaced.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250021.jpg)
Nearly finished now.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250024.jpg)
Job done, just fit the wheel and then torque up both of the bolts.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250025.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: Tony H on 25 May 2008, 18:40:20

 

  exellent had a busy day then excluding fag breaks :y

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 19:18:40

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  exellent had a busy day then excluding fag breaks :y

Yup, shortage of mince pies and scones though.

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: STMO123 on 25 May 2008, 19:22:43

Good job John  :y

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 May 2008, 19:26:08

Nice one CZ  :y

You've stripped a fair bit to change the wishbones ;)

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: waspy on 25 May 2008, 19:27:05

I hope that Migs not being held up by just a trolley jack as it looks in the pics  :o :o
I know of someone that was flattened by doing just that & has now residence in a cold box.

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: MikeDundee on 25 May 2008, 19:40:47

I see Tonygnomes been busy today ;D.......Surprised you dressed normal for the weekend ;D........................looks like job well done :y  

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 19:52:01

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I hope that Migs not being held up by just a trolley jack as it looks in the pics  :o :o
I know of someone that was flattened by doing just that & has now residence in a cold box.

Axle stand, trolley jack as a back up and front wheel under chassis, just in case.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250013.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 19:53:22

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Nice one CZ  :y

You've stripped a fair bit to change the wishbones ;)

Yep but with the windy gun its easy to do and makes the job a lot easier and less struggling.

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 May 2008, 19:54:51

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I see Tonygnomes been busy today ;D.......Surprised you dressed normal for the weekend ;D........................looks like job well done :y  

As they say "No point having a dog and barking yourself." ;D

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: waspy on 25 May 2008, 19:56:26

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I hope that Migs not being held up by just a trolley jack as it looks in the pics  :o :o
I know of someone that was flattened by doing just that & has now residence in a cold box.

Axle stand, trolley jack as a back up and front wheel under chassis, just in case.
(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/wishbones/05250013.jpg)

Glad to see it matey, i do just the same  :y :y
Looks a job well done there :y It's always good to do something yourself & be proud of it :) :)

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: albitz on 25 May 2008, 21:03:41

very useful for the future,well done  :y

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: Golfbuddy on 27 May 2008, 13:12:12

Proper job Cap'n. Thanks for the pics, they'll certainly help with my foray into the nearside 'bone this evening.

These need to be incorporated into the maintenance guide on wishbone replacement so that they don't fall into obscurity somewhere in the bowels of 'general chat' history.

 :y

Title: Re: Pictures of the wishbone change.
Post by: Markjay on 27 May 2008, 14:01:41

That is very interesting... I did get the wishbones in and was going to replace them, but I sold the Omega before getting a chance to replace the wishbones... so Mikedundy now has them :)

This will be a great help to someone who is about to get them done, and no doubt will be moved to the Maintenance Guides section.

Well done Cap!