pugrocket Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi guys, just replaced the hub seal and swivel seal on the o/s/f wheel on my 90. I have replaced the railko bush, thrust washer and top swivel pin also. having put everything back together, firstly the swivel pin doesnt seem to go all the way down (theres about 3-4mm gap and wont go any further) and also theres a lot of play on the wheel when i rock it in the 6 and 12 oclock position. Is it likely to be the bottom swivel bearing or not? also what could be the reason for the top swivel pin not going all the way down? could the thrust washer be preventing it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Might be you have the wrong bearing on the top chrome.or wrong top swivel pin. Just how I found mine out!! OR possibly the lower swivel has not gotten into the bearing on the lower side. An adult will turn up shortly !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugrocket Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 the top swivel pin is the same as the one i took off though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 maybe the bush isn't fully seated in far enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugrocket Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 after reading another article, i have a feeling that i have put the top bush in the wrong way i.e the profile isnt in the right place, would that make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugrocket Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 should the bottom bearing be flush in its housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Haven't done this job on my 110, but this thread that Les H complied might help/explain http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=7546 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 The railko bush has to be the correct way round or it fouls on the swivel housing I think (you could crack it on full lock). If there's a big gap at the top with the bottom bearing seated correctly and the railko bush in as far as it will go (and round the right way ), then try it without the fibre thrust washer fitted. If it's only 1mm or so, then shim it up to set the preload. Keep an eye on the swivel seal lip - check that it contacts the swivel ball evenly all the way round. What make are the parts you've used? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaco1 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 The thrust washer seems to have a rougher side, does it matter which sides faces up? Rougher or smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I rebuilt one a few months back, that was an ex-discovery axle with the counterweights bolted on under the lower swivel pin. (These use countersunk bolts which are easily stripped) The replacement bolts I bought were about 5mm too long and they fouled the swivel, preventing it seating on the lower bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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