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Suspension ball joint - NEED HELP

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Flyinghorse:
Laurent-re the wheel bearing --the one in place should have a code number on it to get a replacement.
I found the adjustment article so will email.
Graham

AC Ventura:
Other respondents are correct, the ball joint is a Saab part and should be easy enough to get. It is tricky to change though. If you have my experience, you will have to modify a spanner to get into the recess and stop the unit rotating, as you try to remove it.
 You will need a ball splitter. Mine is very heavy duty, but despite extreme force, the taper would not release. As a last resort I carefully used a blowtorch to force the unit to expand, while the splitter was in place. Shortly after, there was a loud noise as the two parts finally separated. After which the repair was straightforward.

cobra06FR:
Many thanks to all of you for your comments; suggestions and references to part.
I got it sorted now and replaced.

Does not mean I out of problems.  The replacement led to aggravation of the noise of the steering rack inner ball joint on the left side (lefthandrive). So I am now looking for the complete steering rack for an MKIV 1989. Does anyone know what make /type/it is ??
Many thanks for your help again

Flyinghorse:
Laurent,
Good question -what type of rack is fitted and whats it from. Any clues (Part numbers , ford or other ID stampings on the rack you presumably have removed?
You could see if a specialist like this can refurbish it:
https://steering-racks.co.uk/

I just did a search for "steering"  on the MkIV thread  and came up with these-seems to be a modified MGB and Gerry Hawkridge  mentioned as a supplier:
https://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14.msg3888#msg3888
https://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9864.msg57294#msg57294
Do let us know how you progress.
Regards
Graham

cobra06FR:
Hi All, Flyinghorse

It is an MGB modified. Shortened.
I contacted Gerry and we had several mail exchanges. Gerry could have done it.
Finally I bought an MGB one and got is shortened by a local specialist. Will be installed tomorrow  :)  I'll let you know how it goes

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