1989-1998 (Series 1)
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Land Rover Discovery Rear Axle
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Serial Number Important - ABS Rear Hub Assembly - ABS & Non ABS
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Introduction
Rear Axle
Differential
Halfshaft - ABS & Non ABS
Rear Hub Assembly - ABS & Non ABS
Gear Oil
The Discovery's rear axle - like the front - 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, and halfshafts, can be removed and replaced with the axle in situ. It is rare for a Discovery to require a complete replacement axle and for this reason we have avoided listing full axle assemblies.
Nevertheless, if you should require a complete axle, 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 have listed complete differential assemblies, both new and reconditioned.
The serial number of the rear axle is stamped on the rear 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, C etc.). The final drive ratio for all models is 3.54:1.
ABS was introduced in March 1994 for the 1995 model year (VIN MA), necessitating some changes to the rear axle. In order to clarify the differences, we have divided the relevant parts into two categories: non-ABS vehicles and ABSequipped vehicles.
It is important to bear this in mind when ordering parts due to the safety-critical nature of ABS-related components.
Rear Axle Assembly - Please enquire
Breather Pipe - (1) - FTC2176
Banjo Bolt - breather pipe - (1) - 595478
Copper Washer - banjo bolt - (1) - 232039
Washer - axle drain plug - (1) - 515599
Note: Early differentials accept 10-spline halfshafts while later units accept 24-spline shafts. In addition, some rear differentials from March 1994 are fitted with a 3-bolt flange, which accepts the rubber coupling on the rear propshaft.
Please check your axle/VIN number and refer to the following list before ordering:
10 Spline Differentials
128S axles up to 28S44171
32S axles up to 32S9121
24 Spline Differentials - 4 bolt flange
28S44172 onwards
32S9122 onwards
24 Spline Differentials - 3 bolt flange
Certain models from VIN MA81992 (March 1994)
- check before ordering
Differential assembly - rear;
New (N), Factory Recon (E), Aftermarket Recon (R).
Complete & ready to fit to axle.
10 Spline Shaft -
New - (1) - FTC2750
Factory Recon - (1) - FTC2750E
24 Spline Shaft -
4-bolt flange - (1) - FTC5142
3-bolt flange - (1) - FTC5143
Gasket - diff housing cover - (1) - 7316
All models.
Oil Seal - diff pinion;
All Vehicles to 1996 - (1) - FRC8220
1997 Vehicles (VIN VA) onwards -
Up to the following VIN nos: VA544244 and VA712973 - (1) - FRC8220
The following VIN nos. onwards: VA544245 and VA712974 - (1) - FTC5258
Bearing - differential;
Pinion -
Outer - (1) - 539707
Inner - (1) - 539706
Differential -
10 Spline Diffs - (2) - RTC2726
24 Spline Diffs - (2) - RTC3095
Flange Kit - differential;
Replacement differential flange kit, includes flange, oil seal, mudshield & nut.
4-Bolt Flange - (1) - STC3722
3-Bolt Flange - (1) - STC3723
Halfshaft - rear;
Up to VIN JA032849 (1992) -
10 spline halfshaft.
RH - (1) - 571882
LH - (1) - 571883
VIN JA032850 onwards -
10 Spline
RH - (1) - FTC3186
LH - (1) - FTC3187
24 Spline
RH - (1) - FTC3270
LH - (1) - FTC3271
Gasket - halfshaft to hub - (2) - 571752
Bolt - halfshaft;
Up to VIN JA032849 (1992) - (10) - 279146
VIN JA32850 onwards - (10) - BX110095M
Stub Axle;
Up to VIN JA032849 (1992) - (2) - FRC8005
VIN JA032850 onwards - (2) - FTC3188
Gasket - stub axle to axle casing;
Non ABS Vehicles - (2) - FTC3648
Vehicles with ABS - (2) - FTC3650
Locking Plate - stub axle;
Non ABS - (2) - FRC2310
Vehicles with ABS - (2) - FTC1378
Hub Assembly;
Includes wheel studs.
Up to VIN JA032849 (1992) - (2) - FTC1457
VIN JA032850 onwards - (2) - FTC942
Wheel Stud - (10) - FRC5926
Wheel Bearing Kit - per wheel;
Comprises: 2 x wheel bearings, inner & outer hub seals, lock washer and outer hub gasket. 2 kits required per axle.
Up to VIN JA032849 (1992) - (2) - RD1037
VIN JA032850 onwards - (2) - RD1038
Bearing Only - hub - (4) - RTC3429
Hub Seal - inner - (2) - FTC4785
Hub Seal - outer - (2) - FRC8222
Up to VIN JA032849 only.
Tab Washer - hub lock nuts;
Up to VIN JA032849 - (2) - FRC8002
VIN JA032850 onwards -
Outer - (2) - FTC3179
Inner - (2) - FTC5241
Lock Nut - hub - (4) - FRC8700
EP90 Gear Oil - 0.5 litre - (ar) - GGL190
Swivel Grease (sachet) - (2) - STC3435
For use instead of EP90 in swivel housings. Comes in pre-measured dispenser sachet.
Once-only application - no need to top up.
LUBRICANTS & CAPACITIES
Oil Type
Differential (front & rear)
EP90
Swivel Housing
EP90 or STC3435
Oil Capacity
Differential (front & rear)
1.7 litres (3 pints)
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