Overheating rear axles on 130 with 65k on clock

[Mulgabill]

Currently out of answers - rear axles getting so hot after 50km that can’t keep hand on the flanges. Been to dealer multiple times can’t find any issue - had new seals and bearings and now latest new rear diff ( landrover came to party on diff, even though out of warranty, 2012 model). Latest advice from head dealer technician was to just drive it and see what happens!!! So now I’m limited to short trips, hot axles but no major breakdown. Some squealing after vehicle running for about 40klm which temporarily goes away if touch the brakes, dealer checked brakes and said all ok. Latest is a small clunk from rear on turning as if something is grabbing/ trying to lock. Been running a ARB rear diff lock for 3 years with no issues and limited work, had initial issues with centre diff lock slipping out of lock which dealer fixed after similar long running drama - not sure if there is a theme here - any suggestions ??? as currently in a bind.

[Ancient Mariner]

Bent diff housing or spindles bearings to tight or brakes rubbing is about the only things that wiil heat up the hubs

AM

[Summiitt]

It would be unusual for a diff issue to transfer heat after only 50km to the hubs, you need to check actual temps with a temperature gun and compare all 4 wheels, would seem more like a bearing tension issue, incorrect oil or grease or brakes binding..I’d be taking it somewhere for a second opinion.

[martnH]

Restart from the beginning and check everything. Forget all that were checked and tested before.

These things are simple so it must be human error that confuse you.

[Mulgabill]

Thanks folks - will look into these avenues and take to an aftermarket landrover specialist for that second opinion. Hopefully something straight forward.

[87County]

wheel bearing adjustment too tight ?

[PAT303]

wheel bearing adjustment too tight ?

My guess. Pat

[hpal]

My guess. Pat

me too. I skimmed the rear discs on my defender and found I needed to reset the rear bearings when I refitted the discs. They've got to be right, which is a matter of feel.

[rangieman]

wheel bearing adjustment too tight ?

And another for wheel bearings too tight

[donh54]

And another for wheel bearings too tight

My thoughts as well!

Anything that requires a bit of finesse in adjustment and/or settings, should, in my experience, never be entrusted to a Dealer workshop!

Most good spanner-swingers I know hated every minute they worked at car dealerships. Most left the minute their apprenticeship ended, so they could get paid a decent wage, and actually learn something working in a place that wasn't focused entirely on denying warranty claims, and getting vehicles in and out as quick as possible to meet the Service Managers' KPI's