XJ-6 L6-4.2L (1983)
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Remove bolt (2) spring and plain washer securing steering arm and forward disc shield to carrier
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Remove self-locking nut and washer (3) and separate upper ball-Joint from stub axle carrier. using separator JD 24. Remove retaining ring and
withdraw rubber gaiter (4).
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Withdraw retainer (5) from top of ball pin.
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Tap back tab washers and unscrew tour setscrews securing ball pin cap (6) to stub axle carrier
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Remove cap, shims, lower ball pin socket. ball pin and spigot (7).
Refitting
CAUTION: In order to obtain correct adjustment of the ball joint it is necessary to shim to the correct clearance. Excessive wear on ball pin and socket
must not be adjusted shims. Worn parts must be renewed.
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Fit spigot. ball pin, socket. shims. ball pin cap and screws.
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Remove shims one by one until the ball pin is tight in its socket with screws fully tightened.
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Remove screws. ball pin cap. shims and socket.
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Add shims to the value of 0.10 mm to 0.15 mm (0.004 in to 0.006 in).
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Lightly grease ball pin and socket (1)
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Refit socket, ball pin cap and new tab washers
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Refit and tighten screws Ball pin should be slightly stiff in socket.
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Fit upper ball joint to stub axle carrier and secure using one nyloc nut and washer (2).
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Fit stub axle and secure using new nyloc nut and plain washer (3).
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Assemble forward end of steering arm to its location and loosely secure using one bolt, plain and spring washer (4).
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Fit hub to stub axle.
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Locate brake caliper on stub axle to carrier. and secure with long bolt (5) and spring washer through steering arm.
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Fit shims removed in dismantling operations between steering arm and caliper.
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Locate disc shields and secure using clamps, nyloc nuts (6) and upper caliper bolt.
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Fit large plain washer between disc shield and caliper.
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Tighten bolts to correct torque
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Fit stub axle carrier to wishbones and steering tie rod. disconnecting wire or cord supporting caliper.
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Wire lock brake caliper bolts (7), and check wheel alignment, castor and camber angles
