Wheel bearing help

Just found out both my front wheel bearings are gone so need to order some new ones. My 90 is a 1985 but has had engine, axles and gearbox from a 300 tdi fitted. Would these be the right bearings for the job??

LAND ROVER DEFENDER WHEEL BEARING KIT TIMKEN BEARINGS | eBay

yes but search around on eblag you will get them cheaper

Cheers will have a look. What do I need for the job altogether as I have never done them before. Two bearing sets, hub nut box spanner and some swivel grease. Is that everything??

Also, I take it from reading on here that I do not want Britpart bearings and Timken are the best to go for?

yep,i used timken last time,took the hubs off and did the brake discs too seeing as i was in there,also check swivel bearings,

personally i would just do the whole axle as yer in there anyway and you will know where your at,

you will need a drift and a press to do the swivel ball bearing cups,

Cheers BoB

Land Rover Defender Front Axle from LA930456 discs on rear | Paddock

use part numbeers from here
and get oe parts and timken bearings,its alot of work but not expensive for parts,just photo each part before you remove it so you can remember which way round the seals go....

Adam1979 said:

Just found out both my front wheel bearings are gone so need to order some new ones. My 90 is a 1985 but has had engine, axles and gearbox from a 300 tdi fitted. Would these be the right bearings for the job??

LAND ROVER DEFENDER WHEEL BEARING KIT TIMKEN BEARINGS | eBay

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that would fit a 300 tdi axle ,timken are the ones to go for ,you can remove old race with a punch but fit new with a press and tool or use old race to protect new race if fitting with a hammer ,you cant use a punch direct on the edge of new bearing without damaging it ,pack bearings full with grease but dont completely fill hub,adjust bearings by tigthening first nut tight then back off then by hand on socket or box spanner just remove all play you can feel it ,then fit washer and lock second nut up tight ,lock washer has to be bent over both nuts ,opposed is best

its quite easy just be slow and precise

Thanks all. Will shout if i get stuck

you need:
LAND ROVER DEFENDER WHEEL BEARING KIT "BASIC KIT" | eBay
17mm socket - drive flange bolts
crow bar
circlip pliers
chizel/steel drift and hammer
52mm hub nut spanner

consumables:
grease
copper slip
instant gasket

thats it i think
possibly 3 leg puller - 19mm spanner

and this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4A9MTOOC60

good job someone removed the brake for him,

The Ferkin BoB said:

good job someone removed the brake for him,

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Oh **** yeah, remove the caliper using a 13mm socket and cable ites to hold the caliper up out the way and thread lock for fitting again