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Oily ball joint on front axel.

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23 Sep 2012 18:23 #48619 by Muzza904
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Ok so today I lifted up the front wheels and gave them a wiggle the drivers side was ok but I then noticed a small stream of oil pouring from the ball joint on the passenger side. So I had to put it back down. So im guessing that it was going to have a bit more play. I then thought I would top up all the oil I lost so tried to get the plug of the diff but it wasn't for budging one bit so I've soaked it in wd40 and will try again tomorrow.


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23 Sep 2012 18:31 #48620 by markyp2000
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never seen one that bad
if you jack it up on the trailing arm on that side it wont come out as the oil will run away from that side then wobble it

parts you may need are

a half shaft seal
top and bottom king pin bearings
a ball dust seal
sealent
lots and lot and lots of rags to clean it out with
and try and get some boat trailer wheel bearing grease

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23 Sep 2012 18:39 #48622 by mlines
Looks like a classic case to me.

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23 Sep 2012 20:13 #48638 by Muzza904
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That was where I jacked it up from I see what you mean though only a bit should come out before it drains down to other side right?
I have never done anything like this but love getting my hands dirty figuring it out and there is always bigjimny for advice lol :laugh:

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26 Sep 2012 18:31 #48886 by Muzza904
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Hi Martin I messaged you a couple days ago regarding some parts to fix my problem. I'm relying on bigjimny members advice on what to get etc. There are a couple lists on this thread one from adamdraycot and the other from markyp2000 but they differ slightly. Was wondering if you can help me figure out exactly what I need. Then I can get busy with ordering from your webshop come payday lol :)

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26 Sep 2012 18:34 #48888 by markyp2000
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its all the same just worded different

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