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CapeLandy



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swivel housing grease question
I got one tube of grease from the dealers and opened up the filler plugs to have a look see.

I placed a yellow piece of wire down to the bottom of the housing and it came back with a decent coating of grease on the bottom end.

Would it be a bad idea to add half a tube on each side as piece of mind or better left alone.

Not sure if it's better over or underfull - I know in a bearing situation there must be an air gap for heat transfere but in this case it's similar to splash lubrication I guess.

Any opinions
Post #33182 28th May 2010 2:44pm
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mrwoo



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This is what I would do:

1. Check the ooil in the front diif, if it is a milky colour that means grease may have leaked from the swivel housing (not uncommon).
2. Depending on the answer to #1 replace the front diff oil and top up the swivels
3. Top up swivels if the swivels ball seals are leaking

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Post #33183 28th May 2010 2:54pm
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CapeLandy



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when I originally changed the diff oil it was mixed with water and had some lumps of what felt like grease in the oil.
The swivel seals allow a very slight bit of grease on the balls but I wouldn't say they are leaking as such that it makes a huge mess.

Would topping up not do any harm if one cannot gauge a level in any reliable means
Post #33186 28th May 2010 3:00pm
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parktag



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When i did my discovery swivels i filled them right to the top with the grease tubes supplied by Land Rover. I've not had any leaks or other problems in the three years since. 130 crew cab
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Post #33192 28th May 2010 6:08pm
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CFB



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Fill 'em up, does no harm that I know of, always done it this way Thumbs Up Andy
Post #33193 28th May 2010 6:27pm
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CapeLandy



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Thanks guys - that's what I wanted to hear.
Will do
Post #33201 28th May 2010 10:18pm
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