1995 hzj75
Last time I installed new wheel bearings I also changed the top and lower swivel hub bearings but did not change the shim..
And I did NOT test the swivel "turning" preload
So now after 10.000km I wanted to check and it was way too loose.. only about 1.5kg resistance.
And there was...
I just pulled the front differential on my 1995 hzj75 as I have a leaking seal.
But now I see these little flakes on some of the edges of the ring gear and pinion gear....
There is also some very fine metal shavings stuck on some parts and there were fine metal dust on drain plug magnet...
I just pulled the axle as I need to change the diff seal.
I can feel a slight difference in resistance when moving the swivel hub from center position. Definitely feels like a worn bearing. But I did full swivel hub rebuild only 10.000km ago.
I did however not set a high enough bearing preload...
I am having a leak in my front differential and I am wondering if it due to too much resistance in the diff breather. I have installeret a original diff breather but I was surprised to feel quite a bit of resistance before I felt the little diff breather "open up" (blowing air into the tube like...
Homemade tow point at the rear of the HZJ
I am thinking about making a rear recovery point on my 1995 HZJ so that I can be pulled free when I get stuck. So it must be strong!!!
I have removed the towbar so I was wondering if I could bolt an eye to the middle of the chassis frame where the...
Mmmh there might be something about it. You are not the only one suggesting to extent the bracket.
I guess I will go back to the drawing board and make a few changes.