Range Rover Classic Halfshaft - Front Introduction
The Range Rover's front axle is an extremely rugged beam axle design, comprising a one-piece steel tube with a separate cast steel differential housing.
All of the component parts of the axle, such as the differential assembly, halfshafts and C.V. joints, can be removed and replaced with the axle in situ, It is rare for a Range Rover to require a complete replacement axle and for this reason we have avoided listing full axle assemblies. Nevertheless , if you should require a complete unit, please contact our sales department for price & availability (remembering to quote the year and VIN number of your vehicle, along with the serial number of the axle).
D.I.Y. Overhaul of the differential assembly is not really viable, due to the specialist tools and skills required, so we list complete differential assemblies.
Serial Number
The serial number of the front axle is stamped on the front or top of the axle casing, on the left hand side (roughly in line with the axle breather). Serial numbers comprise a 3-figure code, identifying the axle type, followed by the serial number and then a suffix letter (A, B or C).
the final drive ratio for all models is 3.54:1
Important- ABS
ABS was introduced in 1990 (VIN GA), necessitating some changes to the front half shafts and C.V jounts, In order to simplify this compicated area, we have divided the relevant parts into two categories: non- ABS vehicles and ABS- Equipped vehicles.
It is important to bear this in mind when ordering parts, due to the safety-critical nature of ABS-related components.
Non ABS vehicles from 1992 and all ABS equipped vehicles feature a different halfshaft design to that used on earlier vehicles.This, later, design features a combined CV Joint and driveshaft with a seperate outer hub (driving member). The earlier design features a combined outer hub (driving member) and drive shaft with a seperate CV joint.
If you have a post 1992, non ABS vehicle and are uncertain which type is fitted The easiest way to find out is to remove the outer hub (driving member) to see whether it incorporates a drive shaft. If it does it is the early type. If it does not it is the later type.