Need to do the hub on my 300tdi (disco) and theres talk of pre-loading.
Did one years ago (or rather was the go-fer, rather than the brains, for my friend when he helped!) and dont remember any special tool, but i assume it was just done by experience?
I dont have that experience, so i guess i need a tool, but im not sure what.
Preferably a cheapish mail order one (will get used once in a blue moon) but no point in buying one that does not work!
Did one years ago (or rather was the go-fer, rather than the brains, for my friend when he helped!) and dont remember any special tool, but i assume it was just done by experience?
I dont have that experience, so i guess i need a tool, but im not sure what.
Preferably a cheapish mail order one (will get used once in a blue moon) but no point in buying one that does not work!
, but will get done soon. Mines a 1996 300 and has bearing top and bottom. After overcoming the initial inertia the bearings should create a resistance of 1.16kg to 1.46kg (2.5lbs to 3.2lbs) I used my fishing spring scale to pull the steering arm. You alter the pressure on the bearings, and so the resistance/preload on the bearings, by changing the shims under the pin. So you need a selection of different thickness shims before you start the job.
