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Leaking oil/grease from the front hub seals??

Kieran678
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23 Mar 2014 20:27 #109772 by Kieran678

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I have a leaking oil/grease from the front hub seals? (large chrome balls behind front wheels) What is the solution to this problem, is it the kingpin or is it the hub seals or both?? thanks

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23 Mar 2014 22:21 #109814 by Docmartin4x4

Replied by Docmartin4x4 on topic Leaking oil/grease from the front hub seals??

If you have no play in the wheel when rocked (jack up, hold wheel at 12 oclock and 6 oclock) then it is more than likely the seal, I have the same problem but if you are stripping down I would change kingpins at same time. Just a question but have you been through any deep water recently? I have known axle casing to get full of water and this can result a black/grey goo being extruded out of seal.

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23 Mar 2014 22:40 #109823 by mlines

Replied by mlines on topic Re:Leaking oil/grease from the front hub seals??

The hub seals are not seals they are really just dust/dirt seals. If oil is coming out then something has upset the inner axle oil seal. This is usually the kingpin bearings or wheel bearing but could be a CV or bent shaft. Kingpin bearings sometimes rust solid so do not wobble, you need to take it apart to look. And if you have chrome balls then it's a deluxe jimny as everyone else's are painted black

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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27 Mar 2014 23:44 #110388 by Kieran678

Replied by Kieran678 on topic Re:Leaking oil/grease from the front hub seals??

Thanks for your help. Your comments will be passed onto the garage as the car is still under warranty.

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