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Buying a 2002 Jumny

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26 Jan 2011 20:18 #10408 by Bigchridy
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Ryland wrote: thanks for the reply, what about the noise when I engaged the 4wd, is that normal?

When you engage 4wd the noise you can hear is the 2 vacuum hubs locking in. This is normal on the Jimny unless it has manual locking hubs fitted.

As for the grease on the ball joints do you mean the swivel joints? If not which ball joints are you talking about?

Mine has a little bit of grease on the N/S swivel joint but all the ball joints are grease free!

Hope this helps

Chris

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26 Jan 2011 20:23 #10410 by Ryland
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very helpful, thank you

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26 Jan 2011 20:33 #10413 by Ryland
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its the ball shape back of the wheel, if it is the swivel ball joint, why would it be greasy?

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26 Jan 2011 20:40 #10415 by biggaz
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yes thats the swivel joint.

I remember testing the 4wd on mine when i got it, having no 4x4 experience i was thinking "what the hell"

I think its when the swivel joints start leaking then they are in need of tlc.

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26 Jan 2011 20:49 #10417 by Ryland
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thanks for that, what sort of tlc do you mean? sorry im a complete novice and dont want to buy a Jimny that needs loads of money spent on it straight away

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26 Jan 2011 21:44 - 26 Jan 2011 21:45 #10420 by mlines
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as everyone has said, don't worry about the 4x4 noise and under, that come from driving it on the road. 4wd can only be used on slippery surfaces.

the swivel joints should be dry. Greasy ones usually indicate problem. Sometimes some owners grease them in error. If its a dealer car get them to check the swivels and offer you a guarantee that nothing is wrong. If the rest of the car is ok get them to change the kingpin bearings.


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2003 M13 early KAP build.
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