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ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 459

CV Swivels Maintenance

Hi,

Any help appreciated on this please. I'm at a loss as to what kit to get to replace the seals on the two front CV Swivels on my 2011 90 HT.

The actual joints themselves are all OK and not pitted etc, it just leaking so i think it is just the seals etc that need replacing.

Can anyone please point me in the direction of the best kit to go for (I have seen Britpart ones but they seem very cheap compared to genuine), will another OEM bramd be OK? Don't wish to skimp, but £200+ per side for genuine seems a bit steep! as the labour is bad enough.

Thank you, I just can't work out just what I need.

14th Aug 2024 6:27pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20780

I’d avoid Britpart, regards the rest of your questions I’d have a look on Ashcroft Transmissions web site and possibly ask them. WeWillWin🇬🇧🇺🇸
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14th Aug 2024 6:53pm

PoormansXS

Member Since: 21 Oct 2023
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 56

2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Buckingham Blue

If there is no bearing play and the balls are fine just pull the whole assembly off the axle and replace the large seal around the ball, the driveshaft seal, axle gasket and retainer plate.Think they all leak abit anyway.

As for seals get corteco and for bearings always timken. IIRC LR parts do a kit with everything minus the ball for £60 or so if you are going to do the lot

EDIT: you won’t be replacing the driveshaft seal if you do it this way cause you won’t be taking the driveshaft out 🤣

So
Corteco swivel seal
Retainer plate
Swivel ball to axle gasket
Fresh 1 shot grease (1 sachet per side)

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14th Aug 2024 6:54pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 459

Thanks both, that is very helpful.

I'll have a look.

Cheers.

14th Aug 2024 7:08pm

PoormansXS

Member Since: 21 Oct 2023
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 56

I think maybe me or Custom90 has you slightly misunderstood. I wouldn’t be talking to Ashcrofts unless you’re after new CV joints or driveshafts.

Also. Maybe consider replacing your brake caliper bolts and make sure your socket is fully home on the bolt when you take it out. Otherwise it’s a right ballache. Ask me how I know. You also need 12 point (bihex) 13mm socket for those.

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14th Aug 2024 7:19pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 459

Yep thanks. Looked on Ashcroft but they only seem to do the full sets with CVs. I’ll look for your suggestions individually.

14th Aug 2024 10:31pm

PoormansXS

Member Since: 21 Oct 2023
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 56

This but with corteco seals

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291670421498?mk...media=COPY

14th Aug 2024 10:36pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 459

Just the job, thank you.

14th Aug 2024 10:55pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 656

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

custom90 wrote:
I’d avoid Britpart, regards the rest of your questions I’d have a look on Ashcroft Transmissions web site and possibly ask them.

Buy 2x Britpart RRY500180SS - stainless steel swivel retainers - not all Britpart needs avoiding

19th Aug 2024 1:47am

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