Preload on swivel balls

Afternoon all,

Going to be rebuilding/servicing my swivel balls next weekend and was just wondering what the recommended preload was?

Thanks in advance

not as much as you might think with the top bearing type 1.2 - 1.5 kg or 2-3 lbs before fitting swivel seal

jamesmartin said:

not as much as you might think with the top bearing type 1.2 - 1.5 kg or 2-3 lbs before fitting swivel seal

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Cheers... I read it was as much as 7kg?

defender89 said:

Cheers... I read it was as much as 7kg?

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it is for rialko bush top pin type not for bearing

jamesmartin said:

it is for rialko bush top pin type not for bearing

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Im referring to the whole unit?

defender89 said:

Im referring to the whole unit?

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so am i ,2-3lbs on end of swivel arm with spring balance

jamesmartin said:

so am i ,2-3lbs on end of swivel arm with spring balance

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Ok cheers