There is a way of changing it without pulling the hub apart. If you remove the spring from the new seal and un-thread it from itself to open it out, cut the rubber seal with a sharp knife and then cut the metal ring with a hack saw to complete the cut you can then open the ring and thread it round the axle tube (yes it will go, just. Best buy two replacements just incase though). Once over the axle thread the spring back into itself and locate it in it's original position, then install the lot into the swivel hub with the slit in the rubber at 12 o'clock. Put a smear of hylomar blue over the slit in the rubber for added peace of mind.
I did the drivers side on mine that way 4 years ago and the passenger side a year ago, both are fine.
I did the drivers side on mine that way 4 years ago and the passenger side a year ago, both are fine.
markinofficeuk
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That's great John. Thank you so much.
Land Raver
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Isn't it the inner hub seal you require and not the swivel seal?
markinofficeuk
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Yes, it's the Inner Hub Seal. As you can tell I'm not a mechanic. Do you have a part number for this seal? Thanks
Land Raver
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I've got a parts catalogue here. What year / model and engine is yours 88" or 109"
markinofficeuk
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Hi, it's a 1981 series 3 stationwagon 109 front right inner hub seal. Thanks again.
Land Raver
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Just seen your model and year. Your part number is RTC 3511 this is for models like yours after October 1980
markinofficeuk
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Thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. Mark
Land Raver
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No problem. Try and source a good make like Corteco if you can. Never had any trouble with mine since I replaced them.
Land Raver
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Here is a link. The genuine will probably be made by Corteco. The cheapest wil probably be Britpart and best avoided!
http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/10653/RTC3511-HUB-OIL-SEAL.html
http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/10653/RTC3511-HUB-OIL-SEAL.html
oxides
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Bit confused by the photo - is it the seal that runs on the swivel ball you need? to help you identify it here's a link to the parts book. http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/pdf-land-rover-manuals/ If it's the swivel seal there's a better cheat that doesn't involve cutting the seal. Remove the brake pipe and steering link, undo the six bolts holding the swivel ball to the axle and pull out the hub, swivel and driveshaft in one lump. The hub seal will fit over the axle end of the swivel.
