Front prop into diff

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GrnOval - 10 Jul 2009 16:19 GMT

Had a vibration that's been getting worse over the last few weeks, and
finally managed to get underneath to have a look see.

The props themselves are ok, but where the front prop attaches to the
front diff, mucho movement.

Assuming that its a bearing of some description thats failed - is it
likely to have mullered the front axle?

Si

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Lee_D - 10 Jul 2009 23:46 GMT

> Had a vibration that's been getting worse over the last few weeks, and
> finally managed to get underneath to have a look see.
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> Si

The bearing seaton the 101 sailsbury failed , only pitted a small amount and
no noticeable play tbh but the noise was really bad from it... even in a 101
Ambi.

I replaced the bearing and all was well.

With yours having so much play then I'd make sure the oil is flushed.. i.e.
refill new, run around and frop and replace. You may get away with it as the
drain plug has a magnet on if I recall correctly so most filings will be
caught.

Lee D

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Mark Solesbury - 11 Jul 2009 21:55 GMT

> Had a vibration that's been getting worse over the last few weeks, and
> finally managed to get underneath to have a look see.
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> Si

That will probably be the top bearing inside the diff...

Ive just rebuilt my front one in the 90.

Timken
HM801346X/HM801310
bearing/race
539706

HM is TimKen part number, 53 is landrover.

I think.

Unfortunately, to replace it properly (ie bearing and race) you need to take the front out, and then
to bits :)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2644744&l=5708c920a4&id=660263823

Its the bearing on there, number 3.

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