Hilux 4x4 Forum

Hi guys,

My '93 SFA front axle is leaking oil into the wheel hub causing the crease to weep out. How big a job is it to replace the hub seals and felt kit on the steering knuckles?
Can I do it myself or is there special tools involved?

Looking forward to your help.

Thanks,

If you're a mechanicaly minded DIY guy, you should be fine doing it yourself. You will need a cir-clip plier and a geyser element spanner (not expensive and useful if you need to replace your geyser element).

The most critical thing is to seat the inner seal without hurting it - also don't mix up the knuckle cone bearings and the shims. There are a couple of articles here on the forum and a number of U-tube videos that you can check out.

Hi Andre'

i did mine few years back , contact Ronald at 4x4 Traction in Pietersburg ,he sells kits for this job .
read up and watch youtube videos as Andy said ,you shoud be okay,just get a heap of rags ,very messy work


Martin

Kry vir jou 'n klomp lappe... Dis glad nie 'n 'skoon' werkie nie.

Don't buy the stock Toyota inner axle seal, it's not the best/longest lasting solution. Have a look at this thread for advice on a better seal: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42836

Here is a thread on the process: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/simon/overhau ... /index.php

And another: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/front-axle-re ... /index.php

This guy has some useful videos on the process: https://www.youtube.com/user/WheeliePete/videos

https://youtu.be/5gx3uTQAsrI?list=PLTIr ... -N7TQOjwvu

Thanks for the replies and tips .

Will be sure to read the topics and watch the videos (thanks Nic).
Luckily I am a DIY guy and I used to fix and service all my older cars. Never a 4x4 though

When I get stuck, I'll be quick to jump on the forum and call for help