Having a huge challenge with my Pajero LWB Generation 4. Rear wheel alignment bolts have seized. Auto Complete in Durban removed the bolts and replaced them today at a cost of R3400. The upper ones 41306 C were removed but the ones off the control arm 41318 could not be removed due to access issues. They plan to do this next week by cutting the head off the bolt and then removing the control arm. Is the bush and rubber in the control arm replaceable or will I have to also fork out for a new control arm? How can I avoid this happening again?
This has been reported over the years every now and again. Not sure on your question regarding the availability of bush and rubber unfortunately.
To prevent this happening again I would say use enough grease and have the rear wheel alignment done every year at least and get them to remove bolt and grease again. Maybe also spraying some Q20 in that general area every now and again after a wash or river crossing might also help somewhat?
CATS
To prevent this happening again I would say use enough grease and have the rear wheel alignment done every year at least and get them to remove bolt and grease again. Maybe also spraying some Q20 in that general area every now and again after a wash or river crossing might also help somewhat?
CATS
2009 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS (Gen4) - Casper (Starting to grow on me)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
Tabatwa,
I had a similar problem on my Gen 3 at approx. 70 000km. The bolts were replaced by the agents. The rear bottom bolts had to be cut-off to remove the arms. As far as I can remember, the bushes were not removed/replaced.
I did the following as a preventative measure: When I got my Pajero back from the agents, I took the new bolts out and had them cadmium plated (yellow pacified). Next I installed them with a fat helping of copper slip lubricant and now it is a case of wait and see. It is important to have the caster, camber and alignment checked/reset after the "fix".
Cloyd
I had a similar problem on my Gen 3 at approx. 70 000km. The bolts were replaced by the agents. The rear bottom bolts had to be cut-off to remove the arms. As far as I can remember, the bushes were not removed/replaced.
I did the following as a preventative measure: When I got my Pajero back from the agents, I took the new bolts out and had them cadmium plated (yellow pacified). Next I installed them with a fat helping of copper slip lubricant and now it is a case of wait and see. It is important to have the caster, camber and alignment checked/reset after the "fix".
Cloyd
Had same problem with my Gen 4 at 140k. Wheel alignment outfit replaced bolts. When I had wa checked at 150k, bolts had seized again and they could not budge them. Fortunately the wheel alignment was ok, so no need to get bolts loosened. I'll track this thread to see outcome, but suspect next time I take vehicle for service this will require attention.