Thread: High KMS - Transfer case...

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

In terms of hours how long does a shop take to split these items if you wanted to relube?

Transfer case unbolt and remove/ refit is more time in a 3.0 than a 2.7, roughly 3 to 4 hours.

What sort of lube? Lithium grease or HP bearing grease? How would lubricating it prolong life? Appears that a splined fit like that shouldn’t allow much relative play until it’s too late and then no amount of lube will help.

I’m tempted to drop my Transfer Case out for a looksee after 200,000km...

Corrected typo above, my spline failed at 240,000km.

I really think it’s worth checking spline every 100,000km. More so because in 6hp26 if output spline fails its going to mean a trans rebuild costing $7k plus.

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

What sort of lube? Lithium grease or HP bearing grease?

A small syringe of the particular grease is available from LR as a spare part. It appears to be a lithium based grease but may have particular additives.
The splines are not press fit so there is movement and therefore lubrication is required.

Edit: Part# IYX500050 - Anti-sieze Montagepaste on the label on the tube.

https://www.itwpf.com.au/molybond-lu...6/09/9_tds.pdf

Prolly a stupid idea but ..could a hole be drilled such that lubrucant could be applied to the componants externally?

I'm not familiar with the set up but in patrols there's effectively a sealed cavity thst could be filled or accessed to do the same..not that patrols need it.

There's no useful cavity as both of the housings are flush-faced.

I intend having mine's TC removed and the splines re-greased to at least know that the splines are properly lubricated. The LR kit includes an O-ring which I assume is used to seal the splines.

Originally Posted by Graeme

There's no useful cavity as both of the housings are flush-faced.

I intend having mine's TC removed and the splines re-greased to at least know that the splines are properly lubricated. The LR kit includes an O-ring which I assume is used to seal the splines.

Graeme, is there a service bulletin covering this? I'm wondering how often or at what mileage it should be checked. The fact that Landrover produces a kit tends to indicate that it is a known service issue.

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Graeme, is there a service bulletin covering this? I'm wondering how often or at what mileage it should be checked. The fact that Landrover produces a kit tends to indicate that it is a known service issue.

Kidding right??? They won't do anything to prevent this during the life of the vehicle, same as puma spud shafts and Lt77/ r380 output splines...