Introduction Introduction The Range Rover's rear 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, and halfshafts, 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 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. Serial Number 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. Important - ABS ABS was introduced in 1990 (VIN GA), 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 ABS-equipped vehicles. It is important to bear this in mind when ordering parts due to the safety-critical nature of ABS-related components.

Rear Axle/Differential

Differential assembly (Rear);
1970 to VIN JA623614 (1992)
New - (1) - FTC1709N
Rimmer Recon - (1) - FTC1709R
JA623615 to KA637567 (1993)
New - (1) - FTC2750
Factory Recon - (1) - FTC2750E
Rimmer Recon - (1) - FTC2750R
KA637568 to 1994 (VIN LA)
New - (1) - FTC3272
Factory Recon - (1) - FTC3272E
Rimmer Recon - (1) - FTC3272R
1995 (VIN MA) onwards
New - (1) - FTC3723
Rimmer Recon - (1) - FTC3723R

Oil seal (Diff pinion);
1970 to June 1985 - (1) - FRC4586
July 1985 onwards - (1) - FRC8220

Gasket (Diff housing cover) - (1) - 7316P
All models.

Bearing (Differential);
Pinion -
Outer - (1) - 539707
Inner - (1) - 539706
Differential -
Up to axle suffix E - (2) - 41045
Axle suffix F onwards - (2) - RTC2726

Halfshaft & Stub Axle - Non ABS Vehicles

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Halfshaft;
1970 up to VIN JA624516 (1992) -
RH - (1) - 571882
LH - (1) - 571883
VIN JA624517 (1992) to axle no. 36S00594B -
RH - (1) - FTC3187
LH - (1) - FTC3186
Axle no. 36S00595B onwards -
RH - (1) - FTC3270
LH - (1) - FTC3271

Gasket (Halfshaft to hub) - (2) - 571752
Hub cap (1990 onwards) - (2) - FTC5414
Fitted up to VIN JA624516 (1992).

Stub axle (Rear);
1970 to June 1985 - (2) - 593681
July 1985 to 1990 (VIN GA) - (2) - FRC8005
1991 (VIN HA) only - (2) - FTC950
1992 (VIN JA) up to JA624516 - (2) - FRC8005
VIN JA624517 (1992) onwards - (2) - FTC3188

Oil seal (Stub axle) - (2) - FTC5268

Gasket (Stub axle);
1970 to June 1985 - (2) - 571751
July 1985 to VIN JA624516 - (2) - FTC3648
VIN JA624517 (1992) onwards - (2) - FTC3650

Mudshield (Stub axle);
1970 to June 1985 - (2) - 593610
July 1985 to 1986 - (2) - FTC3648
1986 to VIN JA624516 (1992) - (2) - FRC2310
VIN JA624517 (1992) onwards - (2) - FTC1378

Hub (Rear);
Includes studs.
1970 to June 1985 - (2) - FRC5927
July 1985 to 1989 (VIN FA) - (2) - FTC1457
1990 (VIN GA) to 1991 (VIN HA) - (2) - FTC942
1992 (VIN JA) to JA624516 - (2) - FTC1457
VIN JA624517 (1992) onwards - (2) - FTC942

Wheel stud (Rear);
For steel wheels - (10) - 576841
For alloy wheels - (10) - FRC5926
Studs for alloys have a larger head and can be identified by having either a triangle or slot marking on the end.

Wheel bearing kit;
Per wheel. Comprises 2 x wheel bearings, inner & outer hub seals, lock washer and outer hub gasket.
Non ABS vehicles -
1970 to June 1985 - (2) - RA1262
July 1985 onwards - (2) - RA1263

Bearing only (Rear hub) - (4) - RTC3429
Inner & outer.

Seal (Hub);
1970 to June 1985 (Inner) -
8mm thick - (2) - RTC3508
12mm thick - (2) - RTC3511
July 1985 to 1991 (VIN HA) -
Inner - (2) - FTC4785
Outer - (2) - FRC8222
1992 (VIN JA) onwards -
Inner - (2) - FTC4785
Outer - (2) - FRC8222
Not fitted from VIN JA624517 (1992).

Seal (Track spacer) - (2) - FRC8227
Not early vehicles.

Lock washer (Hub nut);
1970 to 1992 - (2) - 217353
1992 onwards - (2) - FTC3179

Gasket (Outer hub) - (2) - 571752
Circlip (Outer hub) - (2) - 549473
If fitted.

Halfshaft & Stub Axle - ABS Vehicles

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Halfshaft;
1990 up to 1992 (VIN JA) -
RH - (1) - FTC870
LH - (1) - FTC871
1993 (VIN KA) up to axle suffix B -
RH - (1) - FTC3187
LH - (1) - FTC3186
Axle suffix B onwards -
RH - (1) - FTC3270
LH - (1) - FTC3271

Gasket (Halfshaft to hub) - (2) - 571752
Hub cap - (2) - FTC5414
Fitted only up to end of 1992 (VIN JA).
Circlip (Halfshaft) - (2) - 549473

Stub axle(Rear);
Up to axle no. 35S16958B (coil spring) & 37S00315A (air suspension) - (2) - FTC950
Axle no. 35S16959B (coil spring) & 37S00316A (air suspension) onwards - (2) - FTC3188

Oil seal (Stub axle) - (2) - FTC5268
Gasket (Stub axle) - (2) - FTC3650
Mud shield (Stub axle) - (2) - FTC1378
Hub (Rear) - (2) - FTC942
Includes studs.
Wheel stud (Rear) - (10) - FRC5926

Wheel bearing kit;
Per wheel. Comprises 2 x wheel bearings, inner & outer hub seals, lock washer and outer hub gasket.
ABS equipped vehicles - (2) - RA1264

Seal (Track spacer) - (2) - FRC8227
Not early vehicles.

Lock washer (Hub nut);
1970 to 1992 - (2) - 217353
1992 onwards - (2) - FTC3179

Gasket (outer hub) - (2) - 571752
Circlip (Outer hub) - (2) - 549473
If fitted.
Bearing (Rear hub) - (4) - RTC3429
Inner & outer.

Seal (Hub inner);
1990 to 1991 (VIN HA) - (2) - FTC4785
1992 (VIN JA) onwards - (2) - FTC4785

EP90 gear oil - (ar) - GGL190
Unipart 0.5 litre.



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