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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3431   
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See this thread for the different types of swivel housings.
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic68804.html From the years stated, it looks like the 300tdi was carried over to the TD5. The earlier 200tdi used a Railko top bush, which feels pretty hefty to me. The 200tdi used a stronger CV with 23 splines, but a 10 spline diff. The stub axle is also longer so the wheel bearings are spaced further apart. Would you be able to state how your swivel bearings are failing? Note that there are kits that come in a blue box, which are not up to standard. Go for quality bearing. I think OEM are Timken. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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19th Jan 2024 5:59am |
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| Ndamico Member Since: 03 Apr 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 52  
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hi,
i don't use the blue box stuff. i agree, not good! when we rebuild the pins and bearings we only end up with a couple thin shims left after preload is set. after a couple long overland trips the steering is lose and we don't have enough shims left to remove to get the preload right. the top bearing will be worn out. we are wondering if we go back to the older style from 300tdi (which is different than on my td5) if it will last longer. we already converted the wheel bearings from the newer style to 300tdi style. thank you 04 110 TD5 |
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19th Jan 2024 5:16pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 626  
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I put my non abs Puma back to the old style top pin and Timken bearing, far better design. Obviously cannot be swapped if ABS equipped.
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19th Jan 2024 7:31pm |
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