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King pin still leaking????

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14 Jul 2020 20:57 #225102 by Olliecarr25
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Hi there I have a 2002 Suzuki jimny and the other week I did the king pins and the little seal and I changed the diff oil it was fine at first but after a couple days driving and then being sat about for a few days one side has started to leak again any ideas? Thanks Ollie

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14 Jul 2020 21:34 #225104 by Scimike
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HI, t's very easy to damage the seal as you push the half shaft back, could be as simple as this.

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15 Jul 2020 16:22 #225128 by Riccy
Replied by Riccy on topic King pin still leaking????
or seal not seated properly, I've had that one before :huh:

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16 Jul 2020 07:49 #225151 by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic King pin still leaking????
Have you over-filled the swivel with grease? It only needs a smear in the back of the CV joint.

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16 Jul 2020 12:25 #225163 by Olliecarr25
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Am I right in thinking it has to be the seal for the diff oil to be in there anyway?

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16 Jul 2020 12:28 #225165 by Lambert
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Yes.

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