Squeaky right wheel

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Originally Posted by strangy

How was the hub seal? I have seen them incorrectly fitted ( depth too shallow) and the seal wears prematurely around the outer lip resulting in the garter spring rubbing on the stub surface causing a squeak. Is it possible that when you removed your hubs the seal was moved out wards?

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Originally Posted by tomalophicon

I made sure I seated the new seal to 4mm below flush as measured with a micrometre.

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BTW, where is this mentioned? Are you talking about rear hub oil seal? In the workshop manual?

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Originally Posted by Judo

Well I repalced my stub axle with a brand new one 2 weeks ago. Problem has not changed... So it's not that either! (For me at least...)

I'm still convinced it must be pads or discs. Maybe they are glazed? Some google searches make it sounds plausable. I don't really know what symptoms of glazing are... A few sites mention if the pads and discs feel polished, then they're glazed. I would definitely say mine feel polished! Also plenty of sites mentioning you can lightly sand to remove glaze.

Maybe someone more qualified can give us some advice.... Calling d2dave?! :)

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Interesting.
Gonna go for a drive this arvo and try and get to the bottom.


How'd your CV look?

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Originally Posted by Judo

BTW, where is this mentioned? Are you talking about rear hub oil seal? In the workshop manual?

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Yes.
It was stamped onto the seal itself.

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Originally Posted by calaissix

Brakes, does it stop if you light touch the brake pedal?

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So yes it stops when I apply even the lightest pressure on the pedal.
Any idea what might cause the problem when turning?

Any play in the swivel bearings? - did you replace them with the refurbish?

Have you also rechecked the wheel bearings - maybe they have loosened or settled after installation.

Have you checked the brake disc shields are not somehow coming in contact with a brake disc just ever so slightly with a small bit of movement in the hub bearing.
There are a couple of places where the shield can be real close to the disc, I have just done a full front axle re-bearing and re-seal job on my '97 D1 and the left shield was distorted slightly and showed witness marks where it had been contacting the rotating disc at some time. Gaz:cool:

Yes I changed the bearings and will jack it up and have a look this arvo.
Drove to work without the mud shield today and squeaking persists - could have reduced hut not sure. Will do some kore driving this arvo.

Hopefully I'll get around to trying a few things later this week.

I'm thinking I'll try lightly sanding the pads and discs. Worst case I ruin them and need to buy more. Mine aren't new anyway. I was hoping I wouldn't have to take the hub apart again - I'm getting a bit sick of that job!


Following on with the seal depth topic - I assume you are using the grease seal? I'm using oil seal RTC3511. I had a look at a spare one last night and it doesn't look like it should be pushed in like you are describing.

Fair enough mate, let us know how you get on.

I wasn't sure how to interpret the instructions on the seal so did some googling and found a few forum posts that suggested we press them in to 4mm below flush.
This one gave a good indication. hub seal leaking AGAIN! grr - Page 3 - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum


I'll check my bearings tonight and if they are loose I'll go in and have a look at the seals and see if there's any evidence of leaking or damage.

I have no idea what might be causing the noise but to be honest I don't think it's causing any damage.


I'm going through the front-end at the moment and have done panhard rod bushings, swivel pins, wheel bearings, steering shaft, steering damper and will do tie-rod ends on the weekend when I can take it to a tyre specialist to an alignment, balance and rotation.


I've also got 2 new UJs for the front prop (both loose) which I'll do this week.


If after all of that it's still not resolved (I don't think it will be) I'll consider replacing the stub axle seal and bearing.