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Axel/Hub related issue

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07 Jun 2014 10:12 #117280 by ARichards
Axel/Hub related issue was created by ARichards
I've just bought this jimny and is my first 4x4. Looking underneath it and also reading these websites I am confused as to which part(s) I need to fix this problem. If somebody could answer this with a simple part name and number and how to change it, it would be grand.
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07 Jun 2014 10:57 #117283 by facade
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The kingpin bearings have gone, you need

www.test.bigjimny.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=6 per side

plus some waterproof grease to put inside the housing.

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/information/q...ask=weblink.go&id=34

Also have a look using the forum search, this has been covered loads of times, and you don't need to do quite as much dismantling as in the guide.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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07 Jun 2014 18:15 #117323 by ARichards
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Thanks very much "facade". Would you recommend replacing the swivel seals too while I've got it all apart?

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07 Jun 2014 20:07 - 08 Jun 2014 00:28 #117330 by minibbb
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Just had exactly the same issue with mine and my brothers jimnys! We got all our bits from the big jimny store and it was all spot on, new kingpin bearings and axle oil seal on each side. I bought the waterproof grease an copper slip from the store too. Also bought some diff oil from halfords to top up the front diff :)
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08 Jun 2014 12:15 #117372 by facade
Replied by facade on topic Axel/Hub related issue

ARichards wrote: TWould you recommend replacing the swivel seals too while I've got it all apart?


Not unless they are torn to pieces no, they are about £50.

Their job is to provide a bit of frictional damping (that they don't do very well) and keep dust & water out (that they don't do very well ;) )

The housing is not full of oil so shouldn't leak.

The internal axle seal is replaced, it comes in the kit.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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11 Jun 2014 05:54 #117600 by 410shotgun
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got all the bearings and seals from e bay around £10 a side
I used waterproof grease for boat trailer wheel bearing
I also replaced the king pin bolts for stainless steel bolts

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