front diff pinion bearing

[western]

Is it possible to replace the front diff pinion bearing in situ, (diff fitted to vehicle) ? 

I know I can replace the seal, but just not sure if the bearing can be changed without removing the diff.

[landroversforever]

The one closest to the seal? I think you'll struggle as you won't be able to move the pinion out of the way?

 

[western]

yes the bearing at the prop flange end

[Hybrid_From_Hell]

That bearing will affect the preload and would be a tricky but not impossible job on the LR.

 

If the pinion bearing is failing, the head and carrier probabaly not far behind ....

 

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[western]

My reason for asking was a horrid screech, which I thought I had found [transfer box end UJ of front prop was giving up, that UJ has just been replaced but prop not refitted yet] on the way home from work yesterday the screeching stopped, so I reckon it was a unseen stone caught in one of the front disc/calipers, I also have a new diff pinion seal [behind prop flange] to fit, which I can do fairly quickly,

so now the screech has gone it wasn't the pinion bearing after all, it was quiet going to & from work today a round trip of 30 miles, so reckon its fine.

Thanks for the info.  its not the original diff, I replaced the complete unit some time ago.

[western]

Front diff was quiet again today so reckon it was definitely a stuck stone in caliper, I replaced the pinion seal & refitted the front prop, so that should be all good now, it's well lubricated as is the front diff, I'll stick the grease gun on a bit more often.

[Ex Member]

I can't see how you would pull the race out.  Normally, the inside bearing is what fails anyway as it is highly loaded.  The outer bearing does not do much.

[western]

Seems its all good, no nasty screechy noise driving to/from work today, so with the new pinion seal in place & diff oil topped up, I'm happy it'll be fine.