Front axle boot replacement
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Front axle boot replacement
Front axle boot replacement pictures coming soon.
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Note:Use caution as assemblies are very heavy
Driver side removal is simple, remove tire, drum, brake hoses, vac line, seperate drag link remove mounting bolts and pull out axle/knuckle assembly. Using suitable tools, remove and replace the boot, remember to transfer the axle guide bushing to the new boot, re assemble
Leaking driver side boot
Knuckle assembly
Bushing guide for axle
Drive boot till it seats with hammer and drift
Rubber lip sandwiches between knuckle and diff housing
View into axle housing on drivers side
Driver side removal is simple, remove tire, drum, brake hoses, vac line, seperate drag link remove mounting bolts and pull out axle/knuckle assembly. Using suitable tools, remove and replace the boot, remember to transfer the axle guide bushing to the new boot, re assemble
Leaking driver side boot
Knuckle assembly
Bushing guide for axle
Drive boot till it seats with hammer and drift
Rubber lip sandwiches between knuckle and diff housing
View into axle housing on drivers side
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Jim,
Thanks for posting that. Photos are so great for technical assistance.
I got a talk through from Dennis @ Linden Engineering on this too.
He suggested to pinch off the brake lines to prevent losing all the fluid which should make bleeding easier.
Also to engage diff lock when doing the passenger side.
Between his welcome advice the manuals and your pics, I think I got this sussed.
Now if it would just warm up a bit outside.........
John
Thanks for posting that. Photos are so great for technical assistance.
I got a talk through from Dennis @ Linden Engineering on this too.
He suggested to pinch off the brake lines to prevent losing all the fluid which should make bleeding easier.
Also to engage diff lock when doing the passenger side.
Between his welcome advice the manuals and your pics, I think I got this sussed.
Now if it would just warm up a bit outside.........
John
I spent most of my money on alcohol, women and 4x4's ............. the rest of it I just wasted.
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Hey John
Yes pinching off the brake lines makes bleeding the brakes SOOH much easier.
Also when re-inserting the sub axle assy and pinching down the flange to axle seal joint DO NOT be tempted to rotate the stub axle through the whole travel--it was never designed to do that!
If you do so it will pull or tear the boot to bits or at least dislodge the boot flange and it will leak!
Rather install the track and drag links then check for rotational freedom.
Have fun in the sun--need some--sick of snow!
Dennis
Yes pinching off the brake lines makes bleeding the brakes SOOH much easier.
Also when re-inserting the sub axle assy and pinching down the flange to axle seal joint DO NOT be tempted to rotate the stub axle through the whole travel--it was never designed to do that!
If you do so it will pull or tear the boot to bits or at least dislodge the boot flange and it will leak!
Rather install the track and drag links then check for rotational freedom.
Have fun in the sun--need some--sick of snow!
Dennis
OOOps no customer bashing now
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I will post up the passenger side pics soon. I did use pinch pliers on the hoses, but later opted to drain entire system as all wheel cylinders are being replaced
I have a pressure bleeder so I'll just start at the master and then do the lines from furthest to nearest.
On a side note, Swedish is harder to translate than German
I have a pressure bleeder so I'll just start at the master and then do the lines from furthest to nearest.
On a side note, Swedish is harder to translate than German
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Jim LaGuardia wrote:I will post up the passenger side pics soon.
Can't wait!
On a side note, Swedish is harder to translate than German
Technical stuff especially.
Have you tried Norwegian? I think it is the worst.
lindenengineering wrote: Also when re-inserting the sub axle assy and pinching down the flange to axle seal joint
DO NOT be tempted to rotate the stub axle through the whole travel--it was never designed to do that!
Just to make sure....You are referring to the front and rear movement as if you were turning the steering wheel, right?
Cuz if something isn't suppose to be done, I will do it.
Have fun in the sun--need some--sick of snow! Amen to that Brutha!
Dennis
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