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SteveW:
Just wanted a little help from anyone with a little bit of mechanical knowledge.

I've eliminated a few other problems when it comes to my steering wobble and its still doing it so I'm gonna change the kingpin bearings which should hopefully sort it. I was just wondering how big the job is, how much do you have to strip of the front hubs before you can get to the bearings? Help from anyone who's done the job before would be appreciated as I'm not the most accomplished mechanic.

Also if its not advisable to do the bearings myself let me know and I'll get it in at the garage.

Steve

glaggs:
The easy way is to remove the hub/half shaft assembly all in one go - takes about 1/2 hr to take apart.

1/ jack up vehicle and remove wheel.
2/remove break caliper (just un bolt and hang out of way) and disc.
3/disconnect vac pipes
4/undo 4 bolts holding hub assembly on. Gently tap to break seal and pull hub/half shaft assembly out.
5/ undo bolts holding dust seal to back of swivel housing.
6/undo bolts holding king pins in plae and remove. Swivel should come of giving access to bearings.
Reverse to reasemble - making sure everything is clean and freshly greased.

Repeat from other side.

SteveW:
Cheers, doesn't sound all that complicated so I'll prob try to get that sorted this weekend if the weather permits me!

Steve.

jims jimny:
not long done mine
and if i can doem anyone can


   jim

daveford:
Hi SteveW,

Just had my offside one done at K.A.P. Suzuki in Keithley. Cost me £157 in parts and vat. He did a great job and quickly/while I waited. He also uses Timken bearings that are better than the ones supplied be suzuki. Took him about 40 mins.

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