G-day all

[jamesnedtaylor]

for part of the resto i am doing ive got to the leaks ive done gearbox transfer now onto axels im leaking oil from the swivel balls on the front ive got the 2 main seals and gaskets coming i just wondered if anyone else has done this and am i going to run into problems and the oil to put back into it as the one i got from the internet seams a heavy oil to me


cheers in advance
James

[gromit]

If you are re-sealing then an EP90 or similar (EP75W90) should be used.

If you can track down a Series III manual (.pdf from the internet or from AULRO) details on how to do the job are given. You may need a selection of shims to set up the pre-load in the swivel bearings.

Here is a later vehicle being done Land Rover Swivel replacement: part 1 removal - YouTube

Here is a Series being done http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f66/how-series-3-swivel-replacement-guide-239382.html


Best of luck.

Colin

[Ozdunc]

If you've got pitted balls, use the 'one shot' oily grease stuff as EP90 will leak out even with new seals.
If your balls are shiny and smooth, use EP90 as it will lubricate the Raiko bushing at the top of the swivel more effectively.

Its not a hard job, but you'll want lots of rags/towels and a bucket with degreaser, etc. You'll also need a spring balance to set the preload properly.

If you're going to the effort of replacing all the seals, you might as well replace the bearings at the same time.

Good luck.

[Cobber]

If you're going to the effort of replacing all the seals, you might as well replace the bearings at the same time.that is sound advice right there :BigThumb:

[jamesnedtaylor]

Yeah it is ive got all new bearings for it the ones that were on it are good still greased and no flat spots but i will end up replacing and yh i have lots of rags or had lots of rags before i started ;) ps gromit the first vid confused me a lil but the second one was brilliant many thanks to all
cheers James