Thread: Rear Hub Seal recommendation for D2

Go to a bearing seller who stocks CR seals. Cleanliness and careful, correct fitment are of the utmost importance. Check the shaft for grooves.

Aren't the hubseals in the rear wheel bearing? Can you replace the bearing? I think I have an old one in the garage to look at - later. Of it's like the P38A, it's possible but not easy.

See Lori Sickley's old site:

P38A front wheel hub from 1995 Range Rover 4.0

Click on the images.

Just make sure the diff breather is clear before investing in new hubs.

I've had that symptom on several Land Rovers including my D2 and it was a blocked diff breather every time.

Originally Posted by lukasdiscovery2

Hi All

Grease on the rear brake pads so thinking the hub seals are gone. Sure its not just the o-ring this time. Investigating replacement hubs and want to get top quality so I'm not doing them again in 12 months time. Online searches have produced part number TAY100050. I've found price variances from $99 - $587 so im lost as to why there can be such a price difference. Obviously there is a big difference in quality? Not all websites specify the actual brand they are selling. Could I get some advice about what brand or from what website I should be buying to ensure I'm doing this process once!

Roverlord, a vendor on this forum sells quality European made hubs and prices are very reasonable too...

Originally Posted by lukasdiscovery2

I've found price variances from $99 - $587 so im lost as to why there can be such a price difference. Obviously there is a big difference in quality? Not all websites specify the actual brand they are selling.

I'm not sure who the OEM is for this part, but personally I'd only buy either genuine or OEM given how long these last. If you use a UK parts supplier they're usually pretty good at indicating which is pattern, OEM or genuine parts being sold.

Only the o-ring seal is replaceable on them. The bearings can't be replaced separately to the assembly.

Why muck around. THE full list Price for the genuine part FTC4919 at a Land Rover dealership is only $3.43 +GST = $3.78, you get the correct size

I have been pleasantly surprised by the cost of genuine parts from Melbourne Land Rover in Port Melbourne. Cheaper than the cheapest online seller and, for me, very easy to get to.

So couple of things here:
1. If it is leaking from the axle, the seal you will need to get original only, it is cheap and the only one that will work. part number for this is FTC4822, i believe front and rear are the same.
2. If you need to change the wheel hub always fit OEM or original. if it is an aftermarket part, then it will not last. Also i do not think they are servicable, so you cannot change just the bearing.
3. Change the lock nut, part number should be CDU1534. This needs to be tightened up to 400Nm, less than that and it will destroy the wheel hub pretty quickly.

hope this helps