Expensive repairs.
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2003 at 18:31
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Kev.
Just reading the thread about steering knuckle leaking (Post ID 4370) on the 80 series Cruiser and you guys say that to have the seals replaced and re greased would cost $600-$700.
Is this true ? , how much is labour in the big smoke as mentioned the kit costs $100.
I recently had
mine replaced by ARB with some other work done at no where near that cost. (as follows)
Supply and fit swivel hub kit
Supply and fit rear diff pinion seal
Remove and replace front diff centre and replace O-rings in air locker
Gear oil front and rear and w/
shop supplies
5 hours w/
shop labour
Total - $497.00
I thought this was expensive !
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003 at 11:50
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003 at 11:50
I did
mine, its not a hard job with the right tools, more time consuming than hard. I had a mechanic mate who has done this stuff before help me with it, as it was my first time into a front diff..
he watched and I did it, I recommed this method to anyone who wants to learn how to save $$.. The biggest time delay was cleaning everythin, and repacking the CV's or the time we had for BBQ lunch!
Lay everything out on a sheet(dont let the wife know!) as you pull it apart. cleaning as you go is easiest, then pack with grease and put back togehter.
The GQ has a 52.4mm nut on them! Try findin one of them in your local store, or Nissan has them at $95... PITA!
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