Front axle reassembly has started today. Wish it would do so without my involvement! I had hoped to have the whole lot back together, but what a hope I had. Not even close.
In this photo, you should be able to see the new felt seal in the steering joint. They've been soaking in oil for a couple of weeks now, and are a snug fit. No grease should be sneaking past this stuff! Turning the steering ends needs a little more effort since these were installed.
The fresh brake junction block arrived last Thursday, with some other small brake bits & new intake valve seals. It came from MacsAuto. Now I need to start thinking about where I put the new brake lines I made some months ago! They're in the workshop somewhere.
I only had enough time to fit one of the brake backing plates. A test fit of the brake hose shows it will fit just fine. I was worried that the length I asked for was incorrect, but looks to be Ok. The primed bolt standing wonky of the steering arm is just sitting there. I had previously forgotten to strip and clean this bolt, so it's drying insitu.
I had originally bought 2 tubes of grease. One for each side. Once again, what an under estimation. I sunk a whole tube full in each CV joint space, and i'm still not happy that there is enough. Fortunately I got cautious while in town Saturday, and bought an additional 2 tubes. Should have purchased a new grease gun, because the bloody thing wont pump properly as of about 1700hrs. I called stumps about this time, and downed tools. Try again next weekend!
