Suspension linkage gap.

[FurstyFerret 65]

Hi guys,

 

Have just greased suspension linkage and the dog bones have a gap of like 2mm at full torque 44nm

 

Seems as if the internal collars are too long. Is this normal?

 

If so, is there any side the gap should be on?

[Grumpy old man 4,681]

Yep, seem to think that's how it's meant to be, if there was no gap it would bind against the dog bones.

[FurstyFerret 65]

Thanks, that's good to know. Would think they'd shove a rubber collar in or something. No wonder it's always got one side a bit rusty.

[fj_stuart 4,753]

As I recall from replacing needle roller suspension bearings on my FJ there are rubber seals inside the bearings that should prevent water entering.