Re: Re: 1955 Traction 11B “Barn Find” Project

[Anonymous]

Bottom Ball Joint

How much play should there be within the ball and the outer bearing rings. I installed them per the book with the correct shims and torque but I had a couple of mm of play up and down. I disassembled it again and placed the bearing in on its own and the play was within the ball and the outer rings i.e. when I hold the unit together as per the photo. There is no adjustment other then when the grease is packed in.

Should there be play or are these bearings totally worn?? Both sides are exactly the same.

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