Late mk1 Transit Kingpin reamer size. straight pins and disk

[Viva_65]

Hello, Im about change both kingpins in my mk1 camper, i have allot of up and down movement.

I would like to get all the tools ready before i start, ive read i need a adjustable reamer for the bushing. Does anyone know what size range that reamer needs to be?

Also if my bushes are okay will i get away with just replacing bearing? or am i most like to damage the pins on removal. Thanks in advance

[Ralph.9]

I just changed the bearings on my MK1 to remove the lift so yes its ok to just change them.

[Mikexx]

Hello, Im about change both kingpins in my mk1 camper, i have allot of up and down movement.

I would like to get all the tools ready before i start, ive read i need a adjustable reamer for the bushing. Does anyone know what size range that reamer needs to be?

Also if my bushes are okay will i get away with just replacing bearing? or am i most like to damage the pins on removal. Thanks in advance

The manual says that split bushes are used and to use a broach rather than a reamer. Sounds a faff.

If you have minimal lateral clearance then just change the bearings. I would recommend getting the beam off and using a press. Pins on some vehicles (not sure about the Mk1) are soft and hammering is not a good option.

[Viva_65]

Okay so the reamer is for the kingpin sliding into the beam. And if all goes well removing them i should not need to ream anything,

I will do both sides at once so i was going to take the beam off and do it all inside the workshop.

Super i have everything i need then thanks guys