Hi all
Can anyone tell me if the ball bearings at the end of the removable swan neck should move inwards when you turn the release handle ? Or do they only work when under tension attached to the car.

I am about to fit a swanneck to the car but not sure if it is broken and don't want to get it stuck on the car.

Thanks 2013 L405 AB 4.4SDV8 Luxor/Ivory, 2007 Vogue TDV8 Epson Green/Sand, 2008 Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue/Sand, 2003 Vogue 4.4 LPG Epsom Green/Sage, 1998 Vogue SE 4.6 LPG Epsom Green/Cream

They should become loose I think, but may only do that when you push down the lever on the back (to make it think its in) and turn the handle. My Previous RR's!
2018 P400e Autobiography
2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
1988 3.5 EFI classic

I can't believe that all that's holding my 1800kg caravan is a few ball bearings!

i never felt that confident with mine... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Problem fixed. For those who are interested when you pull out and twist the wheel you can push in the ball bearings by hand. This confirms the towbar is good. Issue for me was then resolved by greasing everything so the towbar would sit in the correct position when offered up.

All sorted 2013 L405 AB 4.4SDV8 Luxor/Ivory, 2007 Vogue TDV8 Epson Green/Sand, 2008 Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue/Sand, 2003 Vogue 4.4 LPG Epsom Green/Sage, 1998 Vogue SE 4.6 LPG Epsom Green/Cream

noddy wrote:

I can't believe that all that's holding my 1800kg caravan is a few ball bearings!

It's more the 150kg of nose weight than the 1800kg