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TUTORIAL TO REPLACE A STEERING BALL JOINT

Ce tutorial aims at you help replace a steering ball joint of your quad. The example shown here is for a quad Kymco Maxxer 300.

Difficulty :

Temps necessary:

35 minutes

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HOW TO REPLACE A STEERING BALL - QUAD ?

La steering ball joint has the role of ensuring the rigidity of the direction according to the conduct.

A damaged steering ball joint can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which is why its replacement is essential as soon as signs of wear or faults appear. Additionally, ball joint wear can lead to additional damage to equipment, including tires and steering. Also, tire wear can be premature and irregular, while it is increasingly difficult to maintain a straight line while driving.

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1) Using the lifting jack, raise the quad

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2) Secure the lift using the jack stand

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3) Loosen the wheel and drop it

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4) Unbend and remove the pin from the hub using the slip-joint pliers

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5) Loosen and remove castle nut

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6) Remove the 2 screws from the brake caliper

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7) Take out the disc with the hub

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8) Unbend and remove the pin using the channel pliers

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9) Loosen and remove castle nut

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11) Loosen the lock nut of the steering ball joint

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11) Using the ball joint puller, remove the screw from the steering ball joint

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11) Tighten the ball joint puller with a wrench

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11) Take out the steering ball joint

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11) By unscrewing the ball joint, count the number of half-turns made until it is released

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11) When installing the new ball joint, count the same number of half turns as you tighten the ball joint

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11) Bring the lock nut flush

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11) Replace the ball joint in the axis

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11) Replace and tighten the castle nut

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11) Before fully tightening the castle nut, tighten the steering ball joint lock nut

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11) Finish tightening the castle nut

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11) When tightening, be careful to leave the pin hole visible

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11) Install a new cotter pin, bend it around the castle nut

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11) After refitting the disc and hub, reinstall the brake caliper and replace the 2 screws

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11) Tighten the 2 brake caliper nuts

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11) Block the wheels with the brake latch

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11) Tighten castle nut

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11) Place a new pin on the hub and bend it

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11) Reposition the wheel and put the nuts back on. Tighten them

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11) Raise the quad using the jack to lower the jack

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11) Remove the jack stand and lower the quad

Tie rod ends are articulating joints that allow the rotation and movement of the tie rods. They are mounted on each end of the tie rods and allow for smooth, controlled movement when steering the quad. Tie rod ends should be lubricated regularly to ensure proper operation and long life. They can be supplied with grease nipples to facilitate maintenance.

VIDEO: REPLACING A STEERING BALL JOINT


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