Freelander 1 VCU bearings - which way round?

Does it matter which way round the VCU bearings face? I notice the rubber moulding on which they sit, has an "open" side and a "Closed" side. I did mine this weekend and put them on facing the same way as they came off (i.e. with the "open" side of the rubber facing the VCU and damper at each end, and the "closed" side of each, facing the IRD and rear diff, respectively.

However, the photo in the Haynes manual appears to have them the other way round. Does it make a difference?

I don't think the bearings orientation matters, but be sure to put the VCU the correct way around when you refit it.

for 3 years my vcu was round the wrong way (garage put new bearing on as was a bit of a rumba when it was up for sale)
makes no diffidence still work

Done mine yesterday this is the way the was when came off[GALLERY=][/GALLERY] both were same way either end [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

Ddleeds said:

Done mine yesterday this is the way the was when came off[GALLERY=][/GALLERY] both were same way either end [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

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Thanks. I think that's the same way mine were.

Hippo said:

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-1-vcu-bearing-replacement-how-to-guide.156068/

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Thanks Hippo. Looks like mine went on the same way as yours (although the pressed steel "seals" ar facing the opposite way). Not taking them off again now though!