Land Rover wheel bearing adjustment Part 2 Dial Gauge setting

[@jeremysilver3858]

Very good video, Mr. Well explained and clear non-shaky camera work. Like they all should be! I'm about to do my Triumph GT6 wheel bearings which need a similarly tight end float, so this tutorial is spot on.

[@djidronemedia7083]

I have been learning from your tutorials for a year or so now and have gained so much knowledge. Thank you very much. 👍

[@powderedegg]

Another great video. It's great to see proper mechanics at work. Some people might see this as old school but I see it as being done properly and understanding how things work with the correct tool; far too many mechanics are just fitters these days. On a side note, it's great to see the videos evolve and progress, there could be a whole new job for you there Chris!

[@trailerfitter2]

Thanks Phil. Would be nice to have a job where one could keep a little bit cleaner !

[@franciscocaringella2111]

hello nice video but what about to do when you have the wheel bearing spacer, how would you measure it?

[@danielwhite8217]

Do you think the difference between end float on disco 1 and 300 defender is to do with the weigh difference? As I think I understand it, they are pretty much same axels? I have 1986 90 with 1995 disco 1 running gear under it. Always unsure which Haynes manual to believe 😄

[@TheHENRY1498]

When I torque the locknut I loose all my end float. The Haynes manual says to use a large spanner to hold it steady but there no clearance with the lock washer. Any advice please 🙏 (1986 2.5na axle is a 20L)

[@wbott1417]

The dial gauge should always be at 90 degree to the face it is set on as otherwise the reading will be inaccurate.

[@dadomago1334]

Great video! Just a few considerations and questions. Considering I am not a mechanic, so I cannot afford to buy all those excellent tools (I wish I could!), I am curious to know your opinion about tightening the nut using a snug tight procedure. I recently replaced the front right wheel bearing on a '2000 Def 110 Td5. Because it has a spacer and only one nut, I shouldn't be worried to check the preload because the spacer provide the "idiot proof" system to keep the correct preload, am I right? In another video you said that there are different spacers. Are you referring to the spacer between the wheel bearings or other spacers? or you are referring to the spacer for a Tdi model? If I do not replace the disc I don't need to buy a new spacer, right? For now it works fine, no sign of anything. I will soon have to replace the rear discs. In that case, is there a single spacer thickness? If not, how do I know the thickness? I guess the unswer is that I should buy all those tools. :( Moreover, the previous owner installed HD axle shaft. Does it change anything in the procedure from the original shaft? Thanks heaps! Davide

[@TheDuke279]

Hi, thank you for all you great videos! They are helping me a lot on the restauration of my Discovery 1. I would like to ask if you can send me the link of the Universal dial gauge stand on the Paddoks web site since I have trouble to find it! Thanks a lot! Greeting from Switzerland! Luca

[@trailerfitter2]

Hello, Switzerland. I had a good look for it. Cannot find it. I hazard a guess that they no longer stock it. Can you message me through facebook?

[@TK42138]

Proper job!

[@trailerfitter2]

***** cheers!

[@michaelhands1240]

thank you, excellent presentation skill, are you ex REME

[@trailerfitter2]

Nope, just a civvy.

[@michaelhands1240]

Well you presentation are very well prepared, and implemented. I have to change the swivel on my 90 at some point, so your videos are a God send. Cheers.