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oily leak from front nearside - advice requested

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12 May 2016 18:12 #166664 by Paul4A
Hi, I spotted a strange brown stain on our drive a few days ago but the Jimny wasn't there at the time and I didn't think it through. Tonight I noticed a brown oily sludge running down the inside of the front nearside tyre as shown on the attached photographs. It looks to be coming from the front swivel or whatever it's called. Can people kindly advise what the cause will be (swivel seal failure?) and especially the solution.

Sorry about the photograph quality, taken on my phone.

Many thanks

Paul

1999 T registered Jimny. Early G13BB SOHC engine.
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12 May 2016 18:25 #166668 by jackonlyjack
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12 May 2016 19:17 #166676 by Daniel30
Just like jackonlyjack has mention it looks just like mine before.I had it fixed

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12 May 2016 20:22 #166683 by mlines
Daniel - I have pinched that nice clear picture for the WIKI

Martin

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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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12 May 2016 20:34 #166684 by Daniel30
No worries Martin let me know if you need anymore :-)

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12 May 2016 20:54 - 12 May 2016 20:58 #166689 by Paul4A
Thanks, I've also watched that video. Shame Martin doesn't live up this way as I'd get him to do ours as well.

Its strange but I had started to notice a bit of steering wobble occasionally but not too severe. I guess that's what it was.

Looks like I'd need that bearing kit, the waterproof grease, and the Loctite 5920 Premium silicone copper gasket. Am I missing anything else? Is there any deciding factor at this stage which would require me to need the seal kit as well (@ £48 for the bearing and seal kit per side). It's 17 years old so is a bit scruffier than that shown in the video.

Paul

1999 T registered Jimny. Early G13BB SOHC engine.
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