Thread: Wheel bearings - when to replace

Originally Posted by Discomark

Hi All,
97 Disco has now done 117,000k and the wheel bearings have never been replaced. There is no play (in the front) and no noise so I'm assuming they are not about to collapse. Question is have I gone past the use by date and should I just replace them to be on the safe side?
Also does the rear use a tapered bearing like the front. I,ve replaced plenty in a past life but 30 years ago.
Cheers
mark

mark,

Definately overdue for a service and new hub seals, only replace if necessary during inspection. If looked after, they should see a LOT more than 117K.

JC

Same bearings front and rear. If you want them to last forever, convert to oil lubed.

Originally Posted by BigJon

Same bearings front and rear. If you want them to last forever, convert to oil lubed.

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JC

Originally Posted by BigJon

Same bearings front and rear. If you want them to last forever, convert to oil lubed.

what are the 1995 v8i disco just grease or oil base lube??
my old truck seen 310,000 odd ks no idea if mine were done or not should think about it now

Originally Posted by BigJon

Same bearings front and rear. If you want them to last forever, convert to oil lubed.

Thanks Bigjon, Is the conversion to oil lube straight forward enough for DIY?
Cheers
Mark

Yes, very easy. If you do a search you should find a "how to". Basically replace hub seal (grease type) with hub seal (oil type) and don't refit the seal which stops oil from getting in there from the diff.

Can anyone help, was this a retrofit during service with Landrover under warranty on the 1998 models onwards. I recall the L/rover workshop did something similar but can't track it down anywhere.