Front Stub Axle Seal - Leaks Oil: Overview
12/31/9654/02/96/US
SUBJECT:
PRIDE - Front Stub Axle Seal: New Part Introduction
MODEL:
Discovery
Defender
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
LP
LH up to VA544303
LJ up to VA714242
LD up to VA102694
DETAIL
On 1994-96 Discovery vehicles the front stub axle oil seals may leak. The following procedure has been developed to replace it with an improved seal. If the stub axle seal is observed to be leaking, the stub axle seal on the opposite side of the axle must also be replaced.
The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed in this bulletin were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way OPERATION PRIDE. This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.
ACTION REQUIRED
Upon customer complaint for the symptoms outlined, perform the specified repairs.
PARTS INFORMATION
FTC5268 - Stub Axle Oil Seal (qty. 1 per wheel)
FTC3648 - Gasket (qty. 1 per wheel)
571752 - Gasket Rear (qty. 1 per wheel)
FTC36050 - Gasket Rear (qty. 1 per wheel)
FTC3185 - Key washer (qty. 1 per wheel)
FTC3179 - Lock washer (qty. 1 per wheel)
Locally sourced items:
^ Gear Oil, GL4 or GL5
WARRANTY:
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
COMP.CODE:
SRO:
60.26.37 - Front LH time 1.70 hr
Replace left front stub axle seal.
60.26.37/03 - Front RH time 1.70 hr
Replace right front stub axle seal.