What this bit do. . . ?

sirwingalot · Aug 8, 2012

Just finished doing the front swivel joint and brakes on my other half's disco, and after blooming hours putting it all back together, I found this on the side. Do'h! It looks like some sort of spacer, but is it necessary? I've already taken the car for a test run, and it drives lovely now, I really don't fancy taking it all apart to re-fit this one piece. This is a photo of the other side, with the disk still attached. If any one can tell me what it is and if its needed, I'd be grateful.

Ambriel · Aug 8, 2012

I think what you're referring to is called a mudshield. It fits snugly when the disc's fitted and is supposed to stop mud and other crud getting into the oil seal and bearings.

jamesmartin · Aug 8, 2012

it also acts as locking plate/washer for bolts you can get them with rubber skirt on the outer rim

nick2303 · Aug 8, 2012

i had the same bit left when i did my cv last week... i took it all apart again n put it back....

sirwingalot · Aug 9, 2012

Ok cheers guys. I guess i'll busy tonight then. Damn!

DiscoPol · Aug 9, 2012

we arent referring to the old bearing race here are we? :??:

thebiglad · Aug 9, 2012

Part no 2 is the mud shield. The disc shaped ring the OP refers to is a spacer. I believe it is there to widen the track.

There is no mud shield in the OP's picture of the completed side.

jamesmartin · Aug 9, 2012

there is no spacer fitted or can be fitted to stub axle ,there is what looks like old bearing race on stub ,and plate is a mudshield/locking ring

thebiglad · Aug 9, 2012

jamesmartin said:
there is no spacer fitted or can be fitted to stub axle ,there is what looks like old bearing race on stub ,and plate is a mudshield/locking ring

I reckon we must be talking about 2 different mud shields then as the diagram clearly shows the brake disc mud shield, which is a different looking item altogether.

jamesmartin · Aug 9, 2012

yes there are 2 ,plate in photo helps keep inner of disc clean ,abs models have rubber skirt to keep reluctor ring clean

Ambriel · Aug 9, 2012

Two entirely different components, yes.

sirwingalot · Aug 9, 2012

Right after just over an hours mucking about, its back on! So thanks guys, and yes I was referring to the mud shield/locking ring, not the brake disc mud shield. Thanks all!

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