Sealey VSE127H05 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
Ball Joint Removal/Installation Set
(Mercedes Sprinter)
Model No: VSE127H05
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give
you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THE TOOL CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
 WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
 DO NOT use tools if damaged.
 Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest
performance.
 Ensure that a vehicle which has been jacked up is adequately
supported with axle stands and that the wheels are chocked.
 Ensure that the rear axle is adequately supported, refer to the
vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary
manual.
 Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety
equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
 Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery
and tie back long hair.
DO NOT use air tools to operate the force screw.
IMPORTANT: The force screw must be kept well lubricated.
IMPORTANT: This manual is provided as a guide only, refer to
the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary
manual, to establish the current procedure and data.
 WARNING! Failure to heed safety and warning instructions may
result in damage and/or personal injury and will invalidate the
warranty.
 WARNING! The warnings, cautions & instructions referred
to in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be applied by the operator.
Use in conjunction with Sealey Hydraulic Ball Joint Remover/Installer
Kit (Model No. VSE127H). Essential tool for removal/installation of the
Mercedes Sprinter front lower ball joint in situ. Includes all necessary
adaptors.
SPECIFICATION:
Model No. ....................................................................... VSE127H05
Model No. of associated Tool .............................................. VSE127H
Ball joint OE Number....................................................... 9013330727
Application - Mercedes............... Sprinter 901, 902, 903, 904 (95-on)
3. OPERATION
NOTE! Pictures taken with the lower arm / wishbone removed from
vehicle for clarity only.
NOTE! Before installing the new ball joint, refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to
establish the correct data and procedures.
VSE127H05 Issue No. 1 - 10/11/09
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ALWAYS KEEP FORCE SCREW
WELL LUBRICATED.
DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS
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VSE127H05 Issue No. 1 - 10/11/09
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
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Fig.4
3.1 Ball Joint Removal. To remove the ball joint you will need to
use adaptors A & B in conjunction with Sealey Hydraulic Ball
Joint Remover/Installer Kit (Model No. VSE127H).
3.1.1 Referring to the vehicle manufacturers servicing information
disassemble the necessary suspension and steering
components to gain access to the ball joint for removal.
3.1.2 Rotate the hydraulic unit anticlockwise within the press frame
until the bottom of the unit is level with the underside of the top
bar. Ensure that the black ring is properly seated in the base of
the press (see fig.1-Z) and place adaptor (B) into the ring with
the narrower section upwards.
3.1.3 Holding the hydraulic unit, take the press to the exposed ball
joint and introduce it into adaptor (B). Lift the press so that
adaptor (B) bears directly onto the casting that holds the ball
joint. See ‘X’ inset in fig.3.
3.1.4 Slide adaptor (A) into position on the top of the ball joint itself
ensuring that the surface with the indent in it is uppermost. Turn
the handle on the hydraulic unit clockwise so that the ram
descends and the steel ball at the end of the ram enters the
indent. Continue turning the handle until the whole assembly is
firmly clamped onto the ball joint housing.
3.1.5 Before applying pressure to the ball joint ensure that the adaptors
are correctly seated as shown in the inset diagram in fig.3.
3.1.6 Continue to turn the ram handle slowly clockwise until the ball
joint is fully ejected. Be prepared for the sudden release of the
ball joint at which point the assembly will become unstable.
3.1.7 Turn the ram handle anticlockwise to back off the ram. Remove
adaptor (A) first, then remove the whole assembly from the ball
joint housing.
3.2 Ball Joint Installation. To install the ball joint you will need to
use adaptors C & D in conjunction with Sealey Hydraulic Ball
Joint Remover/Installer Kit (Model No. VSE127H).
3.2.1 Rotate the hydraulic unit anticlockwise within the press frame
until the bottom of the unit is level with the underside of the top
bar. Ensure that the black ring is properly seated in the base of
the press (see fig.1-Z) and place the closed end of adaptor (D)
into the ring. Place the threaded stub of the new ball joint (J) into
the open end of adaptor (D) so that the body of the ball joint sits
inside the flange in the top of the adaptor.
3.2.2 Holding the hydraulic unit, take the press to the exposed ball
joint housing. Lift the press so that the body of the ball joint (J) is
positioned ready to enter the ball joint housing.
3.2.3 Slide adaptor (C) into position on the top of the ball joint housing
ensuring that the surface with the indent in it is uppermost as
seen in the inset diagram in fig.4. Turn the handle on the
hydraulic unit clockwise so that the ram descends and the steel
ball at the end of the ram enters the indent. Continue turning the
handle until the whole assembly is firmly clamped onto the ball
joint housing.
3.2.4 Before applying pressure to insert the ball joint (J) ensure that the
ball joint is correctly aligned with the opening in the housing and
the adaptors are correctly seated as shown in the inset diagram
in fig.4.
3.2.5 Continue to turn the ram handle slowly clockwise until the ball
joint is fully inserted.
3.2.6 Turn the ram handle anticlockwise to back off the ram. Remove
adaptor (C) first, then remove the whole assembly from the ball
joint housing.