RE: [Chrysler300] Ball and Trunion

["Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard,

Replacing the ball and trunion is not a simple job.  The pin must be pressed
out and in again with a large hydraulic press, probably 20-25 ton capacity.
When the pin is replaced, it must be exactly centered or it will vibrate.
Others may know where to get the housing and bearings, I do know the boot is
available new from Roberts Motor Parts.

www.robertsmotorparts.com

I would not use an old NOS boot as I have had failure of those in a matter
of 2,000 miles.  You might want to wait until after the meet to do the job.

Bob J

-----Original Message-----
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Richard Osborne
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 10:14 AM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] Ball and Trunnion


Good Morning,

I just put the G up on a lift to "nut and Bolt" it, ensuring that all
is tight prior to its first major drive next week, to the Michigan Meet.
All looked good except I found the ball and trunnion to have much more
"slop" than I would care for.

I know these have been hard to find, but I thought I remembered someone
stating a while back that there was a new supply of these? Was it Andy
Bernbaums' (sorry for the spelling)?

Does any one have a set that may be going to the MI Meet that is
willing to sell? Does the drive shaft need to be balanced after
replacing this? Can I swap this out in the parking lot?

Thanks for your help. This drive shaft was supposedly rebuilt while I
had the car apart for restoration.

Best regards,

Richard Osborne
Cols. OH




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