Hi guys. This post is a long time coming.
Cant seems to capture all the things in want to share, but here goes it.
Rebuilt the front axle seals and bearings, panhard bushes and a few other small things. Took me a many weekends, sometimes just a few hours a day to complete. A huge thanks to the guys who contribute to these forums, especially the death wobble, wheel bearing and seal post. I have re-read these post so many times, and each instance i gained a new understanding.
And some lessons i learnt by trial and error. The split pin of the tie rods, not necessary to flatten the pin completely. Hold with pliers and gently use hammer on pliers will take it out. And rags, many of them. This is a dirtiest job if the axle seal was shot
Panhard rod, not necessary to remove the left(drives side).
And some stuff, i just had to figure it out.
Using a rope to hold the wheel hub whilst undoing the bolts worked out pretty easy and well.
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The longest time was trying to remove the king pin bearings. Eventually, i learnt having the right tools like a bearing puller makes stuff like this so much less painful.
Also, a bearing & seal insert tool. Lifesavers
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And do not throw away parts
Took Nissan 2 months to get a new set of grease seals.
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