14' Series J-Tech Suspension

[TheEddies]

Hi. Once again I am seeking information from the group, this time on the J Tech independent suspension.
Our van has done approx 7200k in its first year. It is going in for its first year service and I was scrabbling around underneath checking things out when I noticed the swing arm bushes/bearings were weeping grease. Is this a normal occurrence or do I have a problem. Photos attached.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Ours look exactly the same.

 

[Drover]

Normal, a little grease like oil will cover a big area, especially in hot weather, actually probably needs a touch up with a grease gun anyway so after the service you should see a bit of grease poking out of the joints, if not then I would ask.

 

[chartrock]

Looks like mine, only cleaner.

 

[Rendaz]

Hi I have recently tried to grease my suspension and all was good till I got to the last nipple and it would not work. I took the nipple off and cleaned it and it worked, but when I put it back on I tried again and it didn't work. Any one have any idea what could be wrong?

 

[MDS69]

Hi I have recently tried to grease my suspension and all was good till I got to the last nipple and it would not work. I took the nipple off and cleaned it and it worked, but when I put it back on I tried again and it didn't work. Any one have any idea what could be wrong?

I would get a small screw driver or a cut end of a coat hanger and poke it in and about and try again.

 

[Rendaz]

Cheers I've done that already and cleaned it out with brake clean but it doesn't help even new nipples. Will take it for a drive and get some heat in it and try that.

 

[Drover]

The grease really shouldn't have gone hard but if the grease will go thru the nipple when not attached and you have poked around in the hole I would then loosen the bolt off a bit and try, if it still doesn't work then I would pull the bolt out, depending on sleeve design it may not line up with the groove/hole so that bush has probably been dry forever, should be a greasable pin a better way of doing it.

 

[chartrock]

I found with my greasing, I could not get grease to go in because I could not get the grease gun directly onto the nipple. I bought a set of right angle nipples and fitted them. No more problems

 

[Rendaz]

In the end I had to undo the bolt and nut a tad and than I was able to grease it. Im looking to pull it all apart so and give it a clean and see if there is anything else wrong.

 

[Drover]

Probably did it a good thing loosening it off they aren't supposed to be done up tight,tight.....