Konrad Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Just snapped one (had to be damaged already because I didn't use any force at all) when putting wheel back after caliper painting. Where I can get them please and what size, type, part number, w/e? Konrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I got some from Toyota.. they're about £5 each inc vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I didn't record the part number or anything but there is a handy guide here for swapping the rear ones -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Great tutorial Ian! Seems I will have to take out caliper then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I didn't record the part number or anything but there is a handy guide here for swapping the rear ones -Ian Thats a great guide Ian, I may follow this when I do mine, although mines broken off! I presume the front setup is the same as the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Thats a great guide Ian, I may follow this when I do mine, although mines broken off! I presume the front setup is the same as the rear? Yeah, same on the front. You can tap them out with a hammer and a drift, they're not in that tight. Infact the workshop manual tells you to do it this way. It was my great idea to use the balljoint separator! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 What is a drift? A rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 What is a drift? A rod? You just ask someone to smack wheel with hammer when you drifting around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I wish I was that good a driver and knew someone brave enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Suggestion: sounds obvious but not everyone does it as we tend to take short cuts but.... Always make sure you use a torque wrench when you tighten the lug nuts - its easier to overtighten than undertighten thinking tighter is better! Helps prevent stretching and stripping the thread. Don't tighten to max manufacturer recomendation - 50nm is usually sufficient and don't go beyond the first click!!!! not necessary!!! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 50nm is usually sufficient and don't go beyond the first click!!!! not necessary!!! L I think you've made a mistake. 50nm is just 37 lbft , about half the recommended value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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