Dollywobbler's Maverick

[dollywobbler]

Aye. Item 8 on the 'hub and disc' info sheet.

 

[11redrex]

Goes on after the hub nut, held in by the 2 tiny philips head screws you were very careful not to lose :thumbs

This might help :

http://nissan4u.com/parts/terrano2/...ont_axle_and_front_suspension/illustration_2/

or this :

http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/R20/fa.pdf

 

[dollywobbler]

Super, thanks. I must have been paying so much attention to not losing the screws that I failed to keep an eye on the washer!

EDIT - forgot to mention, as a general update, that I dropped the rear axle and refilled with fresh LSD oil yesterday. The oil didn't look too bad, but there was gunky mess around the drain plug, so well worth doing. Still got the gearbox and front diff to go - and does the transfer box have separate oil?

 

[11redrex]

I believe so, that's one of my next jobs to do, after some interesting whining and clunking today led me to believe the 4wd isn't disengaging properly.

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

Super, thanks. I must have been paying so much attention to not losing the screws that I failed to keep an eye on the washer!

EDIT - forgot to mention, as a general update, that I dropped the rear axle and refilled with fresh LSD oil yesterday. The oil didn't look too bad, but there was gunky mess around the drain plug, so well worth doing. Still got the gearbox and front diff to go - and does the transfer box have separate oil?

Yes the transfer box does have separate oil. Make sure you get the right oil in your gearbox, it's GL4 as opposed to GL5 the latter has sulphur added which can damage 'yellow metal' components. I think the majority of gearbox problems on T2's can be traced back to the wrong oil :thumb2

 

[dollywobbler]

Thanks.

Just got the first new disc back on. Now to turn my attention to the other side. Am hoping that Bigg Red can sort me out with new sliders and boots as I'm having trouble sourcing them elsewhere. The Ford dealer would only sell the entire caliper seal and boot kit which would not have been cheap.

 

[Fez_uk]

also dont forget, try the filler plug first before draining the oil. But you probably know that

 

[dollywobbler]

Thanks Fez. I made sure I did that with the rear axle. Always a sensible move!

Sadly, the LH caliper also has seized pistons. I'm not doing very well here! Was considering a rebuild kit, but the pistons look pretty corroded so I guess another caliper is in order. At least the sliders are behaving on this side.

At least I shouldn't have any brake worries for a while after all of this work!

 

[11redrex]

Big Red is pretty damn god for brake parts, I got pistons form him last year. I will just say one things about your brakes, they're the only thing that's going to stop you, so you might as well spend the time money making them work properly.
Seen people spend £££s on sintered racing carbon ceramic big nob brake pads and double wall extra strength ribbed for your pleasure brake hoses when the money would be far better spent on a caliper overhaul.

 

[dollywobbler]

Aye, I don't begrudge it too much, just a bit miffed that the Citroen BX I dragged out of a garage (where it had sat for three years) has had no brake problems at all! Mind you, I think that was looked after slightly better than this Maverick has been...

 

[dollywobbler]

Sadly, I put my back out when working on the Mav yesterday, so today has seen no progress. The other caliper has arrived now, but still awaiting the new sliders and boots, so not like I could have got it finished today anyway. Also, the water on our Mini's roof was still frozen at 2:30pm, so sitting in the warmth wasn't a bad way to spend the day!

Hopefully the sliders will arrive tomorrow and I can get the job finished.

 

[dollywobbler]

Finally got the job finished, with a fairly large amount of pain! My back is not happy. However, my Maverick now stops properly. Pedal is still quite soft. Is that how they are or do I need another bleeding session? Stops well enough, though I've only clocked up about 30 miles so far, so haven't given them a serious work out while they bed in.

Now got to rest my back as I'm laning next weekend - that will not be fun with a poor back!

 

[dollywobbler]

Decided to test both truck and my back with a spot of laning. I know a fairly gentle lane in Nant-y-Moch so had a quick explore.

Initial conclusions are that it's pretty capable really, though it struggled in some places due to the lack of axle articulation. A bit of momentum compensated sufficiently. Planning a bigger spell with a group next week. Bring it on.

 

[Fez_uk]

Remove the rear arb

 

[dollywobbler]

Ah, I imagine that makes a BIG difference. What does it do to the handling? I guess softening up the rear might actually make it less likely to snap into oversteer?

 

[Fez_uk]

just taking the rear off apparently makes little difference in comfort but helps articulation alot but I'd make the seatbelt bolts shorter with a grinder as they can cut your inside of tyre when fully articulated.

I wouldn't know as I have taken front and back off.

Again it rolls more but still comfortable, I don't drive fast anyway.

 

[dollywobbler]

I shall consider it.

Filled up today. First tank has come in at 22mpg, which includes playing in the snow, a brief off-highway foray and a fair bit of tinkering with the engine running. A little lower than I was hoping for but not far off.

 

[dollywobbler]

As it happens, I found the Maverick plenty flexible when off-roading the other day. It got through sections where others struggled, though not to big myself up too much, I think I'm pretty sensible behind the wheel - it's all about line and, where needed, a bit of momentum.

I'm very pleased with how its behaving now. The engine's pulling really nicely since the fuel filter change and the brakes are bedding in nicely. Quick question though - how soft should the pedal be? It's really quite soft at the moment and I'm wondering about another bleed of the front circuit.

 

[Fez_uk]

Glad it's working well mate, Saw the pics on FB and your blog. Shame I had to miss that day due to a friends party.

 

[dollywobbler]

Sorry, this pic is a repeat from the laning thread - just updating my rolling Maverick thread.

There seems to be an occasional knock from the front end after the greenlane fun. Probably ARB links I guess. I shall investigate at some point (if the rest of the fleet stop giving me endless jobs to sort out that is!)