NUMBER: 67-52
DATE: 4-24-67
GROUP: Front Suspension
SUBGROUP: Ball Joints
MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Except Arrow & Imp
SUBJECT: Ball Joint Checking Procedure
In order to assist you in properly servicing ball joints as outlined in the Certified Car Care and Service Manuals, a new special tool is now available, fig. (1), for checking ball joints. One of these tools will be supplied to you on a no-charge basis through your distributor.
The new tool should be used in conjunction with the following detailed checking procedure:
LOWER BALL JOINTS
NOTE: The short end identified by "L" should be used for checking Lockheed Ball Joints which have a shallow base cap approximately .4" deep, and the long end "EP" for Engineering Production Ball Joints having a deeper cap .7".
If there is no clearance, as shown in fig. (3) or the sealing ring has been misplaced, then that ball joint is not serviceable and must be replaced.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should an attempt be made to lubricate this ball joint.
UPPER BALL JOINTS
Additional special checking tools are available through your Distributor under part #RG-529. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD HAND MADE CHECKING TOOLS BE USED.
T.H. Bullard
Manager -- Service & Parts