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?
It could have been loose for at least 5 weeks, thanks for your input.
700Quid
Active Member
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:
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
New Member
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
Well-Known Member
because with weight of vehicle play will allways be at top which evers worn ,likewise bottom when axle jacked up
dieselreek
Well-Known Member
just as well to do bearings seals and cv joint all in one better than having to dismantle it again
