mogsman 2 Posted January 21, 2010 I am having a problem getting the near side trailing arm fully into the beam. I have a gap of 5mm between the arm and the beam seal. The off side went in really easy, but I still have this gap. Do I need a sledge hammer or am I missing a trick? Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted January 21, 2010 Did you have a look at the condition of the bearings? Is there something obstructing it? Would NOT go hitting anything straight away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mogsman 2 Posted January 21, 2010 The bearing looks ok and still had some grease on it. I just remembered that I haven't screwed in the stud on the other end yet, which might be stopping it. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,002 Posted January 21, 2010 If you've just rebuilt the beam, did you definately insert the inner bearing far enough into the tube? Should be around 195-200mm from the end of the tube to the bearing. If it's not in far enough, then the tapered part of the shaft will foul the bearing before the trailing arm is flush with the seal. You really shouldn't have to hammer it in if everything is assembled correctly and within tolerance, and certainly not with a sledgehammer! Really should just slide together by hand, or at absolute worse just need a gentle tap into place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Did you grease the bearings to f*ck? I would... Even if it's got some in it put more in! Might be the adjuster screw thingy thats stopping it, be careful with them can be a pain to source (but I think Peugeot stock them again now) Anthony: I don't think he's rebuilt it, I thought that he might but remembered his thread from the other day Edited January 21, 2010 by Paul_13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,002 Posted January 21, 2010 The bearing looks ok and still had some grease on it. I just remembered that I haven't screwed in the stud on the other end yet, which might be stopping it. Yes, if you're trying to insert the trailing arm with the torsion bar attached to it, you'll need to make sure that the double ended stud is wound in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,536 Posted January 21, 2010 I've always managed to push them in by hand, if you can get the torsion bar out of the way and try the arm on its own, it should push in with no problem. I've got a tool made for installing the inner bearings so I can get the depth right each time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mogsman 2 Posted January 21, 2010 I feel a right tw@t. I ignored the little screw on the other end. I had to get it out and recut the threads. As soon as got it in screwed it in a little I could easily push the arm flush to the beam. I think I read the instructions too much and got too confident. I should have done it in steps. Lesson learnt! Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
