ball joints

[redmatt]

i put new ball joints on the front suspension 350i (upper wishbone) and it has nylon nuts when i try to tighten them the whole ball joint shaft turns! any practical ideas?

[kevsmev]

Have you tried pinching the joint together first with a free running non-locking nut? The old castellated nut!
Kev

[350matt]

Put a thick washer under your nut to tighten it up, then once the taper on the upright has got it remove the washer and re-tighten the nut

Matt

[iainjones]

redmatt said:

i put new ball joints on the front suspension 350i (upper wishbone) and it has nylon nuts when i try to tighten them the whole ball joint shaft turns! any practical ideas?

Block of wood between ball joing and inner wheelarch (preventing upward movement) Scissor/Trolley Jack uner lower balljoint to compress assy, Tighten away to hearts content...

Or am i a bit to agricultural?

Regards
Iain

[grahamw48]

What's wrong with a 10lb lump hammer ?