front diff ticking in 4x4 full lock

[old mate]

hey guys,

When i put my GQ wagon in 4x4 and full lock, the front ball joints make a ticking noise when moving. but once straigtened the noise dissapears.
the vehicle is fairly new to me and i do not know whether is has LSD, lockers, or anything.
Apreciate some advice.




88 GQ wagon, 3'' lift, sliders, rear quarter chop, 33'' bighorns, 33'' hankooks

[MudRunnerTD]

CV for sure mate

[Maxhead]

Yep,agree with above CV


..........on the move

[old mate]

ok cheers, i thought that was the deal but have only ever replaced them in cars, thanks guys :)

[nissannewby]

They are a lot easier to change in a fourby than in a car. You will find plenty of info on here mate loads of good blokes around.

[the ferret]

I had to do both CVs on a mini minor once, WHAT A BATHPLUG of a job that was, never again.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Rustyboner81]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0_jL83jMH8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3CI4mmEv6A


i know its not nissan but good luck finding any patrol maintenance clips
if anyone hasn't done this or is thinking of doin it this is for you

[97_gq_lwb]

This will give you an idea of whats involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQSGtD3A0h0
Also download the manual from this site you'll be right to go

[Rustyboner81]

yeah mate sweet, i can't wait. i think my lokkas waiting at the post office for me, just one more week.
did you have to get the gasket seperately i missed that bit.
and what chance do you have without a rattle gun, i cant afford to get one right now.
and did you need a vice?

[old mate]

i cant get the manuals just yet, is it like a day job? cause i replaced both CVs in a hyundai coupe last weekend and it took 90mins, just wondering how easy it is.

man im glad i joined here :D



88 GQ wagon, 3'' lift, sliders, rear quarter chop, 33'' bighorns, 33'' hankooks

[Ben-e-boy]

they are full floating, drop the wheel and hub of and slide it out, It is a must that you replace the axle seals aswell, when you put the new ones in use some loctite 515 sealant, and make sure you mark you swivel hub bearing cab so the go back on the same way they came off

[tecdiverdude]

it will surely be the drivers side CV. I used to be able to blow one at 1100 RPM in my old GQ.... it did have a 351 clevo stroker in it... and lockers... and 37s....
seriously, we got it down to about 25 mins for a straight shaft swap.
lift the front right,
unbolt the locking hub, remove the circlip on the shaft
unbolt the swivel housing wiper seals
unbolt the 8 swivel housing bearing bolts, slide the hub,wheel assembly away,
pull out olf shaft,cv and shrapnel,
slide new one in,
reverse procedure....
if you tilt the axle right , you wont need to drain the diff oil

[JonnoD]

Yeah mate it is the cv's as you have said and it is a day job as you will want to clean and re-pack you bearings while you are down there