Ball joints and Trans / lighting questions
#1
Ball joints and Trans / lighting questions
Hi,
Just bought a nice blue 1987 k5 to add to my collection and have a couple of questions
1) I need to replace the lower left balljoint. Do i need to take off the disc breake and all around it to be able to replace it or will i manage without removing the breakes?
2) Proper way to use the [D] and D in the th700 transmission? Whats the difference with driving in [D] (overdrive) all the time and not use normal D without overdrive ?
3) Replacing of dash lightbulbs.. in my 75 k5 there is next to nothing under the dash so i can reach up with my arm and just replace them easily without removing anything... Now, theres a lot of wires and stuff where my arm used to go... Whats the best way to do this now? Remove the whole cluster?
Thanks!
Jonas
Just bought a nice blue 1987 k5 to add to my collection and have a couple of questions
1) I need to replace the lower left balljoint. Do i need to take off the disc breake and all around it to be able to replace it or will i manage without removing the breakes?
2) Proper way to use the [D] and D in the th700 transmission? Whats the difference with driving in [D] (overdrive) all the time and not use normal D without overdrive ?
3) Replacing of dash lightbulbs.. in my 75 k5 there is next to nothing under the dash so i can reach up with my arm and just replace them easily without removing anything... Now, theres a lot of wires and stuff where my arm used to go... Whats the best way to do this now? Remove the whole cluster?
Thanks!
Jonas
#2
Ball Joint Replacement 101 - lots of pics - International Full Size Jeep Association
3) Replacing of dash lightbulbs.. in my 75 k5 there is next to nothing under the dash so i can reach up with my arm and just replace them easily without removing anything... Now, theres a lot of wires and stuff where my arm used to go... Whats the best way to do this now? Remove the whole cluster?
#3
Yes. Here is a very good break down of what you have to do to replace the ball joints. It is a rather involved repair.
Ball Joint Replacement 101 - lots of pics - International Full Size Jeep Association
Ball Joint Replacement 101 - lots of pics - International Full Size Jeep Association
also another issue i ran into a lot was that inner bearing nut, ive had a few where that nipple was busted off and had to be replaced, i think due to previous owners impacting the second one onto it.
#4
Thanks for your replies guys Great help.
Tried to get the dash out today.. couldnt. on my 75 its more or less just to unbolt and wiggle out the whole thing... But with this 87 dash its impossible.. its just not possible to slide out. Do i have to take every part of it apart ? The clear glass, gagues and so on before i can get to the frame holding the bulbs?
Tried searching youtube for a good video but couldnt find it
Thanks!
BR Jonas
Tried to get the dash out today.. couldnt. on my 75 its more or less just to unbolt and wiggle out the whole thing... But with this 87 dash its impossible.. its just not possible to slide out. Do i have to take every part of it apart ? The clear glass, gagues and so on before i can get to the frame holding the bulbs?
Tried searching youtube for a good video but couldnt find it
Thanks!
BR Jonas
#6
Last edited by Jonas; 09-21-2013 at 03:10 AM.
#7
Take the clip off the shift indicator too. Follow the wire to the steering column and pry the clip off.
When removing the IP I typically take the dash pad off first, then you take the instrument panel off by itself.
When removing the IP I typically take the dash pad off first, then you take the instrument panel off by itself.
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