keeffe88
5th February 2008, 10:33 PM
G'day Everyone,
I have recently become the proud new owner of a 1977 Series 3 Land Rover SWB. First thing I did was put her up on the chocks and pull the brakes apart, as I was told these needed looking at, and boy did they ever. Now it is probably important to note at this stage that this is my first project car and Land Rover and I have a lot to learn about Land Rovers and mechanical set up, but willing to have a crack, just a side note there anyway.
Back to the story now. So I pulled all the brakes and hubs and bearings apart back to the stub axles and having found most of the gear such as drums, pads, seals and cylinders all pretty much rubbish, it was off to buy some new bits. A bit of money later I came home with brand new everything. However here in lies the problem. As most of the seals were perished when i pulled the axle assembly apart there was just oil and grease everywhere. My main problem now is working out which bits need grease and oil and what sorts upon reassembly. I have acquired a few manuals and these are helpful, yet occasionally presume you know a little about the car. And I am also mindful that there may be new products out there.
So my understanding thus far is:
Rear:
Diff oil - lubricates diff and axle shaft
Wheel bearings - smeared in grease, but what sort, how much and where else
What are the steps to reassemble? Is there anything I should know apart from put it back on opposite to what I pulled it off?
Grease the inside of axle spline cap as well?
Front:
Diff oil - Lubricates diff and axle shaft. I have not pulled apart back to the CV? Joint as it has been driven of the front wheels (as rear axle broken) and there was no grinding or noise and steering seems fine (thought i would get her up and running and maybe look at this later if necessary). Will however drain the oil in here and refill (unless it fills from the diff?)
Wheel bearings - same set up as above so presume the same reassembly
My main dillemas as you can see is what grease to use and where and also the steps in repacking the wheel bearings.
If anyone is well versed in these steps, which im sure most of you are, if you could take the time to write a reply that would be much appreciated, or else perhaps point me in the direction of a website or the like where this may be documented.
I apologize if this is simply stuff but I am some what of a beginner
Hoping that someone can help and thanks in advance.
Cheers, Josh :)
I have recently become the proud new owner of a 1977 Series 3 Land Rover SWB. First thing I did was put her up on the chocks and pull the brakes apart, as I was told these needed looking at, and boy did they ever. Now it is probably important to note at this stage that this is my first project car and Land Rover and I have a lot to learn about Land Rovers and mechanical set up, but willing to have a crack, just a side note there anyway.
Back to the story now. So I pulled all the brakes and hubs and bearings apart back to the stub axles and having found most of the gear such as drums, pads, seals and cylinders all pretty much rubbish, it was off to buy some new bits. A bit of money later I came home with brand new everything. However here in lies the problem. As most of the seals were perished when i pulled the axle assembly apart there was just oil and grease everywhere. My main problem now is working out which bits need grease and oil and what sorts upon reassembly. I have acquired a few manuals and these are helpful, yet occasionally presume you know a little about the car. And I am also mindful that there may be new products out there.
So my understanding thus far is:
Rear:
Diff oil - lubricates diff and axle shaft
Wheel bearings - smeared in grease, but what sort, how much and where else
What are the steps to reassemble? Is there anything I should know apart from put it back on opposite to what I pulled it off?
Grease the inside of axle spline cap as well?
Front:
Diff oil - Lubricates diff and axle shaft. I have not pulled apart back to the CV? Joint as it has been driven of the front wheels (as rear axle broken) and there was no grinding or noise and steering seems fine (thought i would get her up and running and maybe look at this later if necessary). Will however drain the oil in here and refill (unless it fills from the diff?)
Wheel bearings - same set up as above so presume the same reassembly
My main dillemas as you can see is what grease to use and where and also the steps in repacking the wheel bearings.
If anyone is well versed in these steps, which im sure most of you are, if you could take the time to write a reply that would be much appreciated, or else perhaps point me in the direction of a website or the like where this may be documented.
I apologize if this is simply stuff but I am some what of a beginner
Hoping that someone can help and thanks in advance.
Cheers, Josh :)