SECTION 16: SUSPENSION
DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Section 16 revised April 2019)
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NOTE
One end of the transversal radius rod is fitted
with a conical (tapper) pin that will require the
use of an air hammer and a pointed 13mm
(1/2inch) diameter chisel to remove it from the
chassis (after the retaining nut is removed
from the rod end).
Care must be taken not to
damage the rod pin threads.
CAUTION
Do not hit the cast parts of the chassis to
disengage tapper radius rods; this could lead
to cracking and/or deformations of the cast
parts.
2.3.3
Stripping Down
Strip down the defective joint by removing the
Circlip, and ball pin/bushing assembly.
Clean out housing bore and Circlip groove.
2.3.4
Radius Rod Assembly
The assembly work may be done only by a
recognized specialized workshop. Ensure that
old and new parts do not get mixed up with each
other. It is for this reason that all the old parts
are to be scrapped immediately after a joint has
been stripped down.
A complete repair set must be used for each
joint repaired, i.e. use of only part of a repair set
is not permissible.
Execute assembly of the new joint parts in the
following sequence:
1. Complete moistening of the contact surface
between housing bore and ball pin
elastomer through application of grease.
NOTE
Apply the supplied grease, only if you are
using a repair kit.
2. Insert ball pin/bushing, assembly. Ensure
that the bolt bores are in the correct position
in relation to the axis of the tube.
3. Place joint in receiving fixture and mount
annular assembly tool on the housing. Then
locate Circlip in the housing using axial load
with the aid of assembly stamp.
