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stevie d



Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alpine White
Wheel Bearing Service?
Hi,

Does anyone service their Defender wheel bearings or just wait until they fail/ get noisy/ wobbly wheels/ loose break pedal etc

I replaced my front bearing circa 3yrs ago with Timkin bearings and new seals. Just wondering if I need to strip and re-grease at some point?

Thanks,

Steve Thumbs Up Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
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Post #208341 4th Feb 2013 5:14pm
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Welshsurferdude



Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
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Timken are known to last ages.

Id jack up the wheel, check for play and smoothness, if all ok then nothing to worry bout.

if play then replace!

Should know as I change mine frequently but then I do use mine off road all the time in work and outside work!

edited to add but then they arent too expensive so you could do it for peace of mind anyway? 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

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Post #208346 4th Feb 2013 5:38pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
check for play, tighten if they need it for the old style or replace with shorter shim on new style (or convert to old style)

if you run std size tryes they will last a fair while (assuming normal use) 80-100k. Cheers

James
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