MOT and the swivel housing

ironhorse · Mar 31, 2014

Took my 200tdi 1994 disco for its MOT today and it was failed on a loose swivel pin housing, when on the ramp and the front n/s wheel free he could wobble the wheel quite allot, when I looked on the inside of the wheel I could see the whole hub moving from the bottom of the swivel housing, the tester said oh your swivel housing is broken, after looking at the break down of the front hub and swivel housing, could this movement be a broken bearing on the bottom of the swivel, I sort of recall hitting a large pot hole about 6 weeks ago, but didnt give it much thought until now. Has anyone on here experienced this problem before?

SteNova · Mar 31, 2014

Dead bottom bearing, but if it's been gone a while it could have damaged the swivel it's self

ironhorse · Mar 31, 2014

SteNova said:
Dead bottom bearing, but if it's been gone a while it could have damaged the swivel it's self

It could have been loose for at least 5 weeks, thanks for your input.

700Quid · Apr 1, 2014

Just in the process of doing my swivels as part of a basic rebuild. I have used this video series..
Land Rover Swivel Pin Housing Introduction - YouTube

This series will talk you through it nut and bolt. Its sponsored by Paddocks but the info is excellent.... Did my timing belt from watching their vids and it came out perfect.... :smokin:

Discophil34 · Apr 1, 2014

I thought. My bottom bearing had gone but turns out it was the top and needed new or more shims also but they usually come with the bearing kit. I remember somewhere stating if the play is at the bottom of the swivel it's the top bearing and vice versa. But can't remember why? But it rang true for mine anyway.

jamesmartin · Apr 1, 2014

Discophil34 said:
I thought. My bottom bearing had gone but turns out it was the top and needed new or more shims also but they usually come with the bearing kit. I remember somewhere stating if the play is at the bottom of the swivel it's the top bearing and vice versa. But can't remember why? But it rang true for mine anyway.

because with weight of vehicle play will allways be at top which evers worn ,likewise bottom when axle jacked up

dieselreek · Apr 2, 2014

just as well to do bearings seals and cv joint all in one better than having to dismantle it again

ironhorse · Apr 2, 2014

Had the offending hub and swivel to bits yesterday, bottom bearing shot to bits , top also damaged I’ve ordered a swivel kit, plus stub axel bearing and seal.

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