Front Axle - Swivel Seals Leaking Grease: Overview
04/18/9760/01/97/NAS
* ISSUE 2 *
Revisions are shown by asterisks.
SUBJECT
PRIDE - Front Swivel Seal Replacement and Grease
Fill
AFFECTED VEHICLES
LH 1990-1995
LJ 1994-1997
up to VA714998 and VA547521
LD 1994 - 1997 up to VA104957
MODEL
Range Rover Classic
Discovery (Swivel seal with grease fill)
Defender 90
DETAIL
If either the LH or RH swivel seals are found to be leaking, perform the following inspection:
^ Drain both LH and RH swivels of oil.
^ Inspect the LH and RH swivel pin housing chrome sealing surfaces for corrosion, peeling or pitting.
^ If the chrome sealing surface is corroded, peeling or pitted, the swivel pin bearing housing must be replaced with part number FTC5105. FTC5105 is an improved housing that incorporates a revised hardened sealing surface to resist corrosion and pitting.
NOTE:
If no pitting or corrosion is present, it is not necessary to replace the swivel pin bearing housing. Replace the identified leaking swivel seal(s).
Upon re-assembly fill both the LH and RH swivel housings with Land Rover Molytex EP00 swivel grease (STC3435). The grease contains additives to provide extra adhesion, extreme pressure qualities, and corrosion protection for the CV-Joint and swivel bearings. Vehicles built after the above VINs have swivels filled with grease from the factory.
The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed on the following pages were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way Operation PRIDE. This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.
ACTION REQUIRED
Upon customer complaint of leaking front axle swivel seals, follow the procedure below.
PARTS INFORMATION
STC3435 - Grease Packet (with label)
FTC3401 - Oil Seal
* FTC5105 - Swivel Pin Bearing Housing (ABS) *
* FRC7065 - Swivel Pin Bearing Housing (NON-ABS) *
ILLUSTRATION
WARRANTY
Normal warranty procedures and policies apply.
COMP. CODE
SRO
60.16.40 - Time 2.00 hr. Left Hand
60.16.41 - Time 2.00 hr. Right Hand Replace front swivel seal and grease fill
60.16.33 - Time 2.15 hr. Left Hand
60.16.34 - Time 2.10 hr. Right Hand Replace swivel pin housing, seal, and grease fill