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Old 02-10-2023, 01:28 AM   #114
Nick_R_23
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Re: 1978 Chevy K20 longbed with nearly 500,000 miles! LS Swap begins!

I picked up a new wiper motor because the old one quit working.



Turns out the new motor didn’t solve the issue, nor did a new switch. After a day of troubleshooting, it turns out the blue wires were swapped in the new harness!



New wiper motor in and all wires where they are supposed to be!



Installed all new wiper washer lines and filled the tank!



Next up, finally rebuilding the front axle!



Hub and rotor removed



Rotor and bearings are well worn due to improper hub nut adjustments.



The calipers are showing their age also



Drivers side!



Even the spindles are damaged beyond repair from the loose bearings



U-joints are completely shot



Everything all apart!



Time for some new parts! Rotors and bearings



New calipers and pads





Removed the carrier and old axle seals, cleaned the housing.



New axle seals!





Pressing the new seals in! This tool was worth every penny



Carrier reinstalled



New spindles



New hub nut kit



New U-joints installed in the axle shafts



New ball joints installed in the knuckle



New rotor and caliper installed





Hub installed



Ball joints installed in passenger side knuckle



Knuckle installed to axle housing



Axle shaft and new spindle installed



Backing plate, rotor, and caliper installed.



Also installed the new trailer brake controller under the dash.



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