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Kingpin bearings replacement - any others to replace while at it?

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13 May 2018 08:32 #192640 by farshi
Hi guys,
I want to replace my kingpins bearings in order to fix the death wobble on my 2010 jimny.
What else should I replace other than the bearings themselves?

Thanks,
Omri
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13 May 2018 08:56 #192641 by jackonlyjack
Just buy the kit
2x bearings
oil seal
swivel dust seal
also buy some waterproof grease and spray all the bolts with wd40
I did mine last week and the abs sensor bolt snapped off
so i would advise spraying for a couple of days before you start

Jack
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13 May 2018 17:51 - 13 May 2018 17:52 #192656 by Max Headroom
That was a good question actually, Farshi; I'm about to set about mine in a week or so!

And thank you too, Jackonlyjack


IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS
Last edit: 13 May 2018 17:52 by Max Headroom.

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14 May 2018 05:59 #192673 by farshi
No need to replace the bearings sleeve and the kingpins?
The oil seal is the one the sits inside the axle?

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14 May 2018 06:00 #192674 by Bosanek
I recently significantly expanded the wiki article on changing the king pin bearings with various information, so I suggest that you read it too.

Using a proper heavy-duty grease is essential to achieving the longevity of your newly installed king pin bearings.

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14 May 2018 13:33 #192679 by farshi
I read the article and it's great! thanks for putting the effort to write it.
For the bearing lubrication, can I use a graphite grease (grey/black)?
How mush grease should is needed inside the steering swivel?

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