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Hiyall,
Had a few problems with the front axle in the past, came to a head
recently where I had to
Replace the n/s Hub assembly. The swivel joint had a bit of surface rust
but this came off easily with a bit of emery cloth.
Knackered bearings/seals etc where found.due to ingress of Mud
(Salisbury Plain), Water (River Piddle) and
Sand from the Sahara (Libya). Several Hundred quid later.All sorted, or
so I thought until oil started seeping out of the n/s knuckle seal.
Originally this area was packed with grease but was told this should be
oil, so was refilled with oil.
Is this right ? Can I repack with grease ? Believe the swivel/knuckle
seal can be adjusted slightly.
The surface of the Knuckle still seems smooth-ish but have been told
that a good idea would be to Chrome or Nickel Plate the Swivel/Knuckle
surfaces like they do to Landrover ones.. Toyota part is not an option
yet due to costs!!
May need a donor Axle.Anybody got one ?
Rgds
Trevor Green
Had a few problems with the front axle in the past, came to a head
recently where I had to
Replace the n/s Hub assembly. The swivel joint had a bit of surface rust
but this came off easily with a bit of emery cloth.
Knackered bearings/seals etc where found.due to ingress of Mud
(Salisbury Plain), Water (River Piddle) and
Sand from the Sahara (Libya). Several Hundred quid later.All sorted, or
so I thought until oil started seeping out of the n/s knuckle seal.
Originally this area was packed with grease but was told this should be
oil, so was refilled with oil.
Is this right ? Can I repack with grease ? Believe the swivel/knuckle
seal can be adjusted slightly.
The surface of the Knuckle still seems smooth-ish but have been told
that a good idea would be to Chrome or Nickel Plate the Swivel/Knuckle
surfaces like they do to Landrover ones.. Toyota part is not an option
yet due to costs!!
May need a donor Axle.Anybody got one ?
Rgds
Trevor Green