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Ball Joints and Wheel Bearings Replaced

So after a long hiatus we have finally started some work on our Isuzu MU Wizard. The first thing we did was replace the ball joints. 

The ball joints had reached the point where it would fall off any time. It would squeak whenever I hit a hump/bump or turned a corner. This led to me grounding the Wizard for almost 6 months. 

I know its a long time but I was caught up with work that there was very little time during the day to work on the SUV. Fortunately, I'm starting 2021 with catching up with the vehicle's maintenance. 

Last week we replaced all the ball joints and outer wheel bearings. All parts were sourced from Pacific Engineering in Port Moresby. 

The ball joints did not require special tools - ball joint puller, etc - but it did require some elbow grease and breaker bar. 

While the ball joints were out, we also decided to check the wheel bearings - and yes - they were also kaput. We ended up replacing them as well.


We have also identified that the tie rods need replacement so that has been added to the next to-do list. 

In the coming months we will replace the CV joints, rear lift gate (glass) and hopefully put in manual locking hubs. 

And I almost forgot, the break lights have stopped working so we are going to get an auto electrician to check it out. 

Until next time. Lukim yu!

 



  

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