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Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Swivel Seals Upgrade, should I do bearings too?

I have a leaking swivel seal and will be replacing the pair. Should I do the bearings too, given I'll be taking everything apart? 60km vehicle, with (as far as I know) original bearings. If so, what brand?

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

27th May 2019 7:55am

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Check condition of the swivel ball for pitting, this main that cores seal fail

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Should I do the bearings too, yes

606666 TIMKEN lower bearings

Swivel Pin - Upper - Less ABS TAR100040 LRJ

Swivel Pin - Upper - with ABS TAR100050 LRJ

Last edited by dorsetsmith on 27th May 2019 8:46am. Edited 2 times in total

27th May 2019 8:27am

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2231

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

They are not bank breaking so may as well. I would recommend Timken for quality aftermarket.

Although I can understand why people wouldn't bother given that seals are penny parts whereas quality bearings are maybe £25 - £30 each for aftermarket or £45 - £50 each for genuine so it turns a few quid job in to maybe a couple of hundred

Could get the bearings in then strip/inspect the condition. Can always return them > 110 XS Double Cab
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27th May 2019 8:33am

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Another vote to say yes and to go for Timkin bearings. If you’re stripping everything down it’s hardly any extra work. Also worth checking brakes for wear.

27th May 2019 9:10am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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Thank you all. New bearings (Timken is what I was looking at) it is.

Will also check for pitting, fingers crossed seem to be ok from external inspection. New pads were fitted under 2000k ago, so all good there.

Cheers Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

27th May 2019 10:34am

epictrail

Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 395

Also Worth fitting Stainless Steel Swivel Oil Seal retainers while you're there. Stiffer than standard so helps stop Oil seal leaks.

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27th May 2019 7:39pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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Thanks EpicTrail, good thinking. Will definitely order these.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

28th May 2019 6:59am

kmac

Member Since: 07 Oct 2009
Location: Middlesex
Posts: 1294

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

What locking nut system will you use? If the newer type you will need to measure and adjust the end float when putting everything back again.

28th May 2019 8:26am

oneten110

Member Since: 02 Jul 2011
Location: Wish I was still in France
Posts: 741

For goodness sake don't buy the bearings from any form of car parts supplier. Go to a bearing specialist, they will charge you far less than any land rover dealer or specialist, same for the seals. It is not a Defender, it is a One_Ten

29th May 2019 7:49pm

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