Range Rover Classic CV Joint - FrontIntroduction
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.