Gday team,
I seem to keep discovering things that are wrong or neglected on my 1985 BJ70... Comes with the territory I suppose.
Today I removed the front left locking hub in order to regrease and adjust preload on the wheel bearing, as the wheel has a noticeable amount of play.
Making no progress, I realised that the play was actually in the swivel hub. When the wheel is rocked, there is movement between the large "outer" and smaller inner side.
Is this likely to be the swivel bearings? (not sure of exact name, but the ones at top and bottom of hub that allow for steering rotation)
Or more likely that the swivel hub casing is worn out?
They're definitely due for a refresh, as a reasonable amount of oil and grease has started migrating out. Hoping it's something I can solve with a rebuild, and don't need to replace the swivel hub.
Cheers
I seem to keep discovering things that are wrong or neglected on my 1985 BJ70... Comes with the territory I suppose.
Today I removed the front left locking hub in order to regrease and adjust preload on the wheel bearing, as the wheel has a noticeable amount of play.
Making no progress, I realised that the play was actually in the swivel hub. When the wheel is rocked, there is movement between the large "outer" and smaller inner side.
Is this likely to be the swivel bearings? (not sure of exact name, but the ones at top and bottom of hub that allow for steering rotation)
Or more likely that the swivel hub casing is worn out?
They're definitely due for a refresh, as a reasonable amount of oil and grease has started migrating out. Hoping it's something I can solve with a rebuild, and don't need to replace the swivel hub.
Cheers