Spohn D09-1500-605 - Manual (Page 3)

Del-Sphere ™ Pivot Joint Instructions & Notes
The Del-Sphere™ pivot joints are slightly greased for assembly purposes. The bushings inside
of the Del-Sphere™ pivot joints are made of Delrin®, which is self-lubricating. We do not
recommend greasing the pivot joint any further than as it is supplied as further grease will
only attract and retain dirt and grit. The pivot joints are equipped with grease fittings simply
because we know certain customers would want/request them no matter what we say.
Our Del-Sphere™ pivot joints are 100% rebuildable. We doubt you will ever need to rebuild
them, but they certainly can be. The Delrin® bushings should last the life of your vehicle.
What you may find is after you have miles on the pivot joints the tolerances may slightly
open. It is for this reason that we made the pivot joints adjustable. By tightening the threaded
end adjuster ring you can take up any slack and make the joint as tight as it was when new,
it’s that simple.
When making adjustments to the threaded end adjuster ring you will need to loosen the set
screw with an Allen wrench. When making your adjustment align one of the (8) threaded
adjuster ring's slots with the set screw and then re-tighten the set screw, this locks the
threaded end adjuster ring’s position in to place and keeps it locked to your setting. Use our
Part# DS34-W adjusting tool for easy adjustments.
Del-Sphere™ Pivot Joint Replacement Parts:
Part # Description
DS34-Wash Del-Sphere™ End Flat Washer
DS34-W Del-Sphere™ Adjustment Tool
DS34-TE Del-Sphere™ Threaded End Adjuster Ring
DS34-SR Del-Sphere™ Snap Ring
DS34-Bush Del-Sphere™ Delrin® Bushing Cup (2 per joint)
DS34-Ball Del-Sphere™ Spherical Ball
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