IRD Bearing play, and where to get it fixed (Sydney Westish)?

[mjm295]

Hi All

In an attempt to track down a bearing noise on the freelander 1, I had the front drive shafts out today. Feeling on the passenger side at the splines, the shaft from the front diff felt quite tight. However, on the drivers side I could move the shaft up and down about 1mm.

SO, out came the IRD. I have the diff out and am trying to tell if the bearing is knackered. The cage and the wheely bits wobble by a mm or 2. Should they?

Does anyone know of a workshop in the Parramatta/Blacktown areas where I can take the diff/shaft in that can replace the bearings on it? I guess I should take the whole box in and have the races replaced too?

Thanks
Mark

[Scouse]

Give Awards at Seven Hills a call. He's done a few rear diffs on Freelanders but I don't know if he's done anything with the IRDs though. If not, he'll know someone who has.

[mjm295]

Thanks Scouse, will google it on Monday :-)

Mark

[Scouse]

Award Diff & Gearbox Services

1/18 Anvil Road, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
p: (02) 9624 6600 f: (02) 9624 6666



Award Diff & Gearbox Services

[mjm295]

Got to drop it in tomorrow, got told, if it is just bearings then they can fix it, BUT if its crown/pinion then its a replacement IRD needed. I'm happy its only the bearings on the "diff" shaft so fingers crossed for a cheap fix!!!

[mjm295]

just picked it back up, he rekons the bearing were not that badly worn,

Ah well, if the noise was something wlse then its $550 down the pan.

I'll get it fitted on Saturday.