Front Ball Joints? - Land Rovers Only

Carl Johansson · 01-30-2005, 11:14 AM

OK guys I just looked under an 89 I'm looking to buy and when I look at the "Ball Joints" (where the shafts enter into the wheels - the big metal 1/2 balls).

The balls look clean - but there is a whole bunch off accumulated black crud around the ball joint and the stabilizer bar etc. I'm guessing this is just an accululation of dirt held in place with some grease - and the guy han't keep the underside clean -

Is this OK - Just a simple clean up and a regreaseing?

Carl Joahsnsson

Disco Mike · 01-30-2005, 01:10 PM

Yes, you can clean the swivel joints if you want, they will get dirty again. Make sure that you have a mechanic check and replace all your fluid to prevent something happening in the near future.
Thats the swivel joints, both diffs, the t/case, the transmission, brake fluid and power steering.
Mike J.

Carl Johansson · 01-30-2005, 01:33 PM

Thanks Mike, I'll do that!

01-30-2005, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Carl Johansson Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Auberry Ca Posts: 9 Gallery: 0	Front Ball Joints? OK guys I just looked under an 89 I'm looking to buy and when I look at the "Ball Joints" (where the shafts enter into the wheels - the big metal 1/2 balls). The balls look clean - but there is a whole bunch off accumulated black crud around the ball joint and the stabilizer bar etc. I'm guessing this is just an accululation of dirt held in place with some grease - and the guy han't keep the underside clean - Is this OK - Just a simple clean up and a regreaseing? Carl Joahsnsson

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01-30-2005, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,706 Gallery: 0	Yes, you can clean the swivel joints if you want, they will get dirty again. Make sure that you have a mechanic check and replace all your fluid to prevent something happening in the near future. Thats the swivel joints, both diffs, the t/case, the transmission, brake fluid and power steering. Mike J.

01-30-2005, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Carl Johansson Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Auberry Ca Posts: 9 Gallery: 0	Thanks Mike, I'll do that!

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