Part 3: Land Rover Discovery 300tdi - Swivel Seal Replacement

[@duanebuckner4529]

This is my kind of turning a spanner. Plenty of "figuring it out" and parts laying in the grass. Legend. Thanks so much.

[@rovertasmania7033]

lol, backyard mechanic I am for sure.... need more of us these days but many not interested.

[@duanebuckner4529]

@@rovertasmania7033 Too true. I love my old rig for what it is AND the opportunity it gives me to get down in it and work. Simple "Drivers" will never know the vehicle like those of us that have to nurse them along. My Discovery is exactly yours by the way- converted to a 300Tdi from the gasser...love it.

[@Menditman2014]

Thanks for the vid, i need to replace both side seals on my defender 90, you made it look quite easy. Thanks again.

[@rovertasmania7033]

You are most welcome. Good luck with it. Cheers,

[@offroadoffshore8987]

Great video, would this be the same for a 1984 Classic?

[@rovertasmania7033]

Same technique different seal.

[@offroadoffshore8987]

@@rovertasmania7033 ok thank you. it seems like such an involved process, but worth it. Same with brake rotors - need to dismantle and rebuild axles and wheel bearings to do it.

[@HeinerStorch]

Hello, great vid. Thanks. This job is to be done on my Discovery 300TDi (1998, Trophy). I understand that there are two types of seals: 9 and 11mm? Can you tell, how to identify the proper one for the axle in case. Does one fits for all? Cheers Heinz

[@rovertasmania7033]

Honestly I'm not sure... I think they are interchangeable but just refer to seal part number.

[@lefterisa6601]

Thanks for the tips man!! What tipe of oil I must fill in the hub ?

[@rovertasmania7033]

EP80/90 or one shot grease. As long as its High pressure oil.

[@lefterisa6601]

@@rovertasmania7033 Thanks again!

[@kevinward4714]

trailer fitters toolbox videos show the correct procedure & the tension on swivel ball preload.

[@rovertasmania7033]

Yep, but we didnt change the settings of the swivel preload, just the external swivel ball.

[@bspyder4310]

What seals did you need besides the ball seals

[@rovertasmania7033]

I cant remember all now, but theres axle seals also. Best to look at a diagram and get the p/n for all seals you need (thats what i do)

[@bspyder4310]

@@rovertasmania7033 do you remember if I need a special tool

[@rovertasmania7033]

@@bspyder4310 Nope, i just got basic tools.

[@TheFatgingercat]

Did you drain the main axle oil first?

[@rovertasmania7033]

Not need if the seal is doing its job.

[@OscarLopez-im6lo]

Hi,what type of oil It s need?

[@vikingkev]

Maybe I missed it somewhere in the video but what was the symptoms to require you to change those components as I have a wheel wobble coming from the front left and can’t pinpoint it and fairly new to landrover from fronteras I’m kinda stuck if you could help. Many thanks guys.

[@rovertasmania7033]

This was to replace the oil seal on the swivel. If you got a wobbly wheel this indicates a more serious issue that needs immediate attention. Could be a number of things, lose wheel nuts, lose or worn wheel bearings, swivel bush and bearing worn. Please get a mechanic to check if you haven't the tools and skills. Slowly build up skills over time but don't stuff around with these types of issues.

[@vikingkev]

Rover Tasmania thanks very much for info friend I’ll get it checked out.

[@jjt1093]

going to have to do this on my series 3 great vid dont need to take apart the whole swivle wheel asembly :)

[@rovertasmania7033]

Or, you can try the 'cut the seal' method and install it back with the slit at 12 o'clock position.

[@OscarLopez-im6lo]

Hi,what type of oil you put again inside ??thanks!!!

[@rovertasmania7033]

80/90 high pressure gear oil.

[@decksykes5761]

Great job.

[@rovertasmania7033]

Thanks, it was messy but now no leaks even with oil used.

[@74Leman]

Great tuto: thanks a lot for this vid'

[@rovertasmania7033]

+74Leman No probs, glad you liked.

[@michaelhands1240]

and there was me planning to strip it all down to change the seal

[@red110tdi]

Cool video but not so cool footwear for the job lol

[@rovertasmania7033]

Thanks Red. Yeah, I know... I kinda forget to get 'changed' and get into it without thinking.

[@red110tdi]

I've got to do a full strip down of both hubs on my disco, swivel bearings need renewing as do the seals