Thread: Backlash advise

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Keith,my Tdci has just developed backlash,the axle drive members are worn,check them first.Is it your defender parked at the walking trail building?. Pat

Hi Pat, If you mean in Jarrahdale, yes! Explian to me what the "axle drive members" are, if you will. I am not really sure.

Originally Posted by jimr1

Hi Keith , if you want do do It your self , and the clunking is as bad as you say , you should be able to track It down without to much difficulty . Don't be surprised if you find that there is wear in more than one place , as wear in the drive chain , has a knock on effect . If I were you get someone , as has been suggested with a knowledge of Defenders to have a look for you , then take It from there , It may well save you a lot of time , and money , Jim ..

Thanks Jim, While I have not done anything with the drive train yet, but...

So here's asking.

Is there anyone in the Perth area with "a knowledge of Defenders" who would be willing to have a look to my Defender and give me suggestions of where to go next?

Kieth,jack one of your rear wheels up and remove the wheel,there is a rubber cap that covers the axle,remove it with your fingers and rotate the hub forward and back,watch the splines for movement between the axle and drive member.West Coast Land Rover have new hardened steel ones for $66 each,they never need replacing. Pat

I think Pat's referring to 'drive flanges' https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...rive%20flanges.

Pat, is yours still under warranty. I recently had both rear half shafts, drive flanges and the gearbox/transfer in/out shaft and associated seals replaced under warranty due to backlash.

Mick

Keith, I have a 94 Defender also, and have recently changed the front diff, wheel bearings, stub axles and still have a backlash problem, though not as bad as before. Welcome to take mine for a drive to compare to yours - you might find yours isn't too bad. No expert on Defenders, but have done a lot of maintenance on mine, am happy to catch up and give you some pointers and explain what bits and pieces I know if you want.

Originally Posted by Brett1066

Keith, I have a 94 Defender also, and have recently changed the front diff, wheel bearings, stub axles and still have a backlash problem, though not as bad as before. Welcome to take mine for a drive to compare to yours - you might find yours isn't too bad. No expert on Defenders, but have done a lot of maintenance on mine, am happy to catch up and give you some pointers and explain what bits and pieces I know if you want.

Thanks Brett, would love to catch up. PM sent

Originally Posted by PAT303

Kieth,jack one of your rear wheels up and remove the wheel,there is a rubber cap that covers the axle,remove it with your fingers and rotate the hub forward and back,watch the splines for movement between the axle and drive member.West Coast Land Rover have new hardened steel ones for $66 each,they never need replacing. Pat

Tanks Pat - with Craka's photos this ignorant guy cant tell you I already have the steel ones fitted - thanks for that though