I need Help!! adjustments....

[jeep_freek88]

what does the lower ball joint sleeve adjust when in stalling new lower ball joint? the sleeve that screws into the knuckle....... I need help my tire shop is retarded........

[maddzz1]

That is called a split ring seat. I don't think it adjusts anything. You can buy offset balljoints or inserts that help adjust caster angle.

[jeep_freek88]

the problem i have is that my axle rubs in the tube so if I tightened it from the bottom it would in theory bring my axle down where it needs to be???????

[maddzz1]

They are suppose to be screwd in to a certain depth. I think you are supposed to measure the depth with a micrometer. I will see if i can find anything in my FSM.

[maddzz1]

I have an 89 FSM and this is what it says:

 

split-ring seat must be set to a depth of 5.23mm (0.206 in). Measure the depth at the indicated location on the ring seat to the machined lower outer surface surrounding the steering knuckle ball joint bore.

 

Hope that helps.

[jeep_freek88]

Ok. Well I just screwed them into where the stock ones were and the front axle rubs so I'm Just not sure what to do so any help would be great

:cheers:

[jeep_freek88]

Hmmmmmmmm I don't know Jim I guess ill take it apart and mess around with it for a while take some crude measurements and such and other input would be good too thanks again. :cheers:

[maddzz1]

Is there a chance you hit the inner axle seal when putting the axle back in. So now the axle isnt staying centered. I have never pulled an axle so i don't know if that would cause your problem; just throwing stuff out there.

[jeep_freek88]

hmm I don't think thats it. They are just sitting to high and rubbing the little flange on the axle

[reson46]

Have you bent the axle tubes?

 

Willy

[jeep_freek88]

No the tubes aren't bent. I didn't have the problem until I put in new ball joints in .........I think the lower ball joint split ring needs to be adjusted but I am not sure as to where it needs to be. I think that if I 'tighten' it (screw it in) it would lower the whole hub and make the axle strait, but I'm not sure if thats what I should do or what so...........yea I just don't know

:???:

[troy6187]

sounds like you don't have the plit ring seat in far enough or too far... not sure which. been awhile since i tore one apart and mine is not hare right now.