C1 suspension seals
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C1 suspension seals
While greasing the 20 points, I noticed trouble with both lower control arm outer bushings rubber seals (both rear side of the control arm); drivers side is torn and is now a "C" and the passenger side isn't much better. How critical are these and should I even worry? What might have caused this?
In order to replace them, it looks like the lower shaft ends might be partially removed and the seals replaced without removing the lower control arms from the vehicle according to ST-12. Would this necessitate a new alignment afterwards?
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In order to replace them, it looks like the lower shaft ends might be partially removed and the seals replaced without removing the lower control arms from the vehicle according to ST-12. Would this necessitate a new alignment afterwards?
Thanks
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There should be 22 lube points..it would be 24 but most have replaced the original U-joints with the grease fittings...
I would do an alignment after any extensive front end work...
I would do an alignment after any extensive front end work...
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While greasing the 20 points, I noticed trouble with both lower control arm outer bushings rubber seals (both rear side of the control arm); drivers side is torn and is now a "C" and the passenger side isn't much better. How critical are these and should I even worry? What might have caused this?
In order to replace them, it looks like the lower shaft ends might be partially removed and the seals replaced without removing the lower control arms from the vehicle according to ST-12. Would this necessitate a new alignment afterwards?
Thanks
In order to replace them, it looks like the lower shaft ends might be partially removed and the seals replaced without removing the lower control arms from the vehicle according to ST-12. Would this necessitate a new alignment afterwards?
Thanks
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Keep it well greased (at least by every 1000 miles) with a quality chassis grease until you feel the steering has become too "loose". Or bite the bullet and do the whole thing properly, as JohnZ stated.
I use Valvoline Synthetic chassis grease (part # W985) that is Moly fortified, availabile just about anywhere.
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I use Valvoline Synthetic chassis grease (part # W985) that is Moly fortified, availabile just about anywhere.
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Sounds like I should try to keep the exposed threads clean, greased and not worry.
I forgot about the steering connecting rod fittings.
On a side note, what "Special Lubricant" is supposed to go into the steering gear box (Pt 15 on the chart)? There is no indication in the owner's manual or ST-12.
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I forgot about the steering connecting rod fittings.
On a side note, what "Special Lubricant" is supposed to go into the steering gear box (Pt 15 on the chart)? There is no indication in the owner's manual or ST-12.
Thanks again
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The specified "steering gear lubricant" shouldn't be used - TSB was issued in '58 to use EP chassis grease (same stuff you use in all the chassis grease fittings) instead, and that carried on through the midyear era.