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Rear transfer box bearing and seal

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L90OOK:
Depends which one :?:
Could be easier to change transfer box  :?

bombx3:
are they harder than gearboxs to rebuild, at least you no it will be ok if you rebuild it.i was hoping for a quicker way was hoping someone would say you can take the back off in situ

Les Henson:
Replacing the LT230 rear output seal and bearing.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6917


Les.

age:
Hi - just spotted this one, and I have exactly the same problem - very useful and clear link thanks!  Entertaining prospect of 'putting the handbrake on as hard as possible' - there is so much oil in it that it won't hold on a slight incline...!!!

But ... I have no reason to think the bearing has gone.  If not, then can the oil seal just be done in situ? Or is the bearing bound to need doing at 125k miles?

Cheers, A.

Les Henson:
You can replace just the seal without all the dismantling in my thread. Just  remove the drum, flange, backplate, and cover, and lever out the old seal with something suitable, such as an old screwdriver or similar item. If there is any play in the drum/flange, then the bearing is the likely culprit.  If any water has got through a worn seal, then it collects and damages the outer bearing, which is what appears to have happened in the bearing in the above tech thread. Before removing the brake drum or anything esle, check for any play - if there is, then investigate further, as a worn bearing will cause a new seal to leak after a short while. If the handbrake is insufficient to undo the flange nut, then engage 1st low box with diff lock engaged. If you are using a breaker bar, then use a jack to apply enough force to break the thread.


Les.

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