oily leak from front nearside - advice requested

Those parts came yesterday Martin thanks, very quick service. Can you remind me where those shims you mentioned are fitted please,

In terms of front axle oil, mine will be the G13BB Engine UK so I assume it's the wiki mention of differential Oil (front) 1.35 litres API GL-5 80W - 90

Paul

Another note on doing this, try undoing the filler plug first, as when I did mine I got the drain plug out fine, then when I was done and about to refill I couldn't get the fill plug off! Fortunately I got it off and have now replaced it (just under £4 from Suzuki for nut and washer) but it could have left me a bit stuck! I wasn't using a 10mm tool though so most likely my fault.

Buy two one litre bottles then when you fill just fill until it starts to dribble out, then pop the fill plug back in.

The local garage doing this job for me has sent me two photographs today to highlight their concerns at corrosion. Not knowing anything about Jimny's it looks quite bad to me but do I need to get a new part immediately or is it a non critical issue.
Advice appreciated.

Paul

Mine wasn't quite as bad but still had some rust on it. I just sanded it smooth. I don't think it's a massive problem as long as the pitted surface isn't where the oil seal needs to 'seal' or the where there is movement. This guide shows how it's all put together www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/index.php/Kingpin_Bearing_Change

Paul4A wrote: The local garage doing this job for me has sent me two photographs today to highlight their concerns at corrosion. Not knowing anything about Jimny's it looks quite bad to me but do I need to get a new part immediately or is it a non critical issue.
Advice appreciated.

Paul

That looks pretty normal. Rusty swivels on a Jimny are not a problem and you won't improve anything by replacing the axle housing because they were never designed to be water tight, even when new. If you're desperate to 'fix' it I'd suggest filling it with some epoxy type stuff and sanding it smooth is a much more economical 'repair'.

Morning All,
was just about to post for advice about a leak from the front nearside when I found this topic.

After wiping away the sludge, gunk and grime I found the same problem.

Do I need an extensive tool kit to perform the repair and how long would you estimate a job like this would take for one person (non mechanic) on the driveway without ramps?





These are the two pics of the problem which look identical to those already posted.

Any additional advice is most welcomed.

Slippy.