Service Notes

Hey Guys,

Got the bus serviced today.

Couple of notes they said:

Both lower ball joints have movement
Is this something I can fix myself or do you need to have a bit of knowledge about cars?

Rear diff pinion seal is leaking
Again, can this be repaired easily at home or not?

Any advise would be great, I'm wanting to get to know the car a bit so I can fix things if I ever need too.

Who gave you this recommendation, mechanic or nissan dealer?

This may be of interest if you need to replace the ball joints:
http://www.nissan-navara.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=27739

With the pinion seal, replacing it requires correct torque and allignment/adjustment, otherwise you can have axle/drive shaft issues. But otherwise I believe it is a straightforward job.
If you are after mechanical and DIY car repair experience, just ask if you can do it with the mechanic, you learn a heap and get the privilege of using a hoist, tonnes easier than doing it on jackstands.

Personally I never play with suspension or driveline stuff myself, as if done wrong it can be costly.

A mechanic gave me the recommendation.

Maybe it's best to get him to do it as i don't want to screw it up!

Cheers

Do you use one of the mechanics in jindabyne or elsewhere?
Because it's suspension, jindy Tyrepower might be able to give you a good price on fixing those balljoints, they installed our lift kit for us and it has been great.

Yeah was thinking Ian from tyre power would be good. I use a local mechanic too.

I had the rear diff seal done too was told it was cause of my 2 inch lift. Nissan was done under warranty but... It must be a common fault then the seal...

Yeah the mechanic said he's heard of it in the D40's a bit. Looks like I'll be forking out the $$$ on these jobs then!

I have done 94000 that is the only thing replaced so Far.... Fingers crossed...... Bet you can't wait to fit the tub cover. Armoral it once fitted ��

Yeah will be good! I'm off to the F1's in Melb this weekend so will do it next weekend.