What does front swivel hub do on Nissan Patrol?
The front swivel hubs allow the power from the front differential to be directed to the front wheels whilst still allowing the wheels to turn into corners. Server off road use or lack of maintenance can lead to leaks developing around the hub and if not repaired can lead to a potentially costly repairs.
Why is the back of my Nissan Patrol cracking?
Cracking of the right hand rear barn door on the GU Nissan Patrol is quite common especially on vehicle that have had a larger spare wheel fitted, for example changing to 33″ or 35″ tyres. It can also be due to carrying heavy accessories like high lift jacks, jerry cans or water containers on the spare wheel.
Why does my Nissan Patrol make a grinding noise?
Could be your king bearings. Jack the truck up. Grab the top and bottom of the front tyre, and try wobbling it back and forwards – If theres more then a couple mm of movment. Then the king bearings are shot.\ Personaly I would replace the king and wheel bearings, seals etc. nEWBIE YOU PROBALLY OVER TIGHTENED THE BEARINGS.
Where was the water leak on my Nissan Patrol?
As i pulled it thru it grabbed the harness and broke 1 of the wires in the harness at a place i cant reach.
Where are the manual hubs on a Nissan Patrol?
Try a dummy fit up with the washers and see how much room you have to fit the circlip. the auto hub. Copper or brass first and then the steel. I think they are diff when fitting the circlip onto the end of the shaft. I have manual hubs on the currant GU.and i dont think they are there.
What does it mean if your swivel hub is leaking?
If it is leaking out of the swivel hub it means diff oil has mixed with bearing/cv grease and it gets everywhere. @omgmud The genuine seals were $22 each + postage when I got them of nizzbits last time.
Could be your king bearings. Jack the truck up. Grab the top and bottom of the front tyre, and try wobbling it back and forwards – If theres more then a couple mm of movment. Then the king bearings are shot.\\ Personaly I would replace the king and wheel bearings, seals etc. nEWBIE YOU PROBALLY OVER TIGHTENED THE BEARINGS.
Is the swivel hub on a Nissan Safari?
That is correct. It is the same set-up also on the Y60 Safaris. It also makes it very easy to quickly check and adjust the front bearings. I made my own tool a long time ago to set them with a fishing scale.