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So I replaced my ball joints today and I followed the install instructions in the TM pertaining to the upper ball joint adjusting sleeve but I feel like something is wrong here. The adjusting sleeve seems deep in the knuckle and a lot of threads are visible. I followed the torque instructions to a "T" in the TM, but I don’t want to just assume that this is right.
I checked my part numbers multiple times and everything looks good. Maybe the part is out of spec? They are Moog brand ball joints- I have t had any issues in the past with their parts. Let me know what you think.
Edit- I just thought of this; would the ball joint shaft turning as you tighten the adjusting nut cause this? Like maybe the nut goes too deep before achieving the torque spec?
Take a look:
![IMG_3277.jpg IMG_3277.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/497/497701-ec7b09e79b1a8e0d7e88238819b3acf3.jpg)
I checked my part numbers multiple times and everything looks good. Maybe the part is out of spec? They are Moog brand ball joints- I have t had any issues in the past with their parts. Let me know what you think.
Edit- I just thought of this; would the ball joint shaft turning as you tighten the adjusting nut cause this? Like maybe the nut goes too deep before achieving the torque spec?
Take a look:
![IMG_3275.jpg IMG_3275.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/497/497699-6b279b0dfe46ac8a9b8cb86307decc60.jpg)
![IMG_3276.jpg IMG_3276.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/497/497700-349786d0c41ef38e03fd1819601de22f.jpg)
![IMG_3277.jpg IMG_3277.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/497/497701-ec7b09e79b1a8e0d7e88238819b3acf3.jpg)
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