how to adjusting swivel preloads on a disco 1993 2.5 diesel

[daz200dti]

hi all

how do you adjust the swivel preload on a disco 1993 2.5 diesel

[Maverik]

Mate read the other thread you started, I posted a link to a step by step guide of how to sort the swival bearing problem - it includes setting up the preload.

[daz200dti]

i dont see the link you posted

[western]

i dont see the link you posted

I believe Mav means the link in this thread http://forums.lr4x4....pic=77868&st=20

Discovery swivel & hub rebuild http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5601

[p76rangie]

I believe Mav means the link in this thread http://forums.lr4x4....pic=77868&st=20

Discovery swivel & hub rebuild http://forums.lr4x4....?showtopic=5601

Neither of those links really explain it.

If the swivel seal is in place set it around 7 to 8lb resistance. Without the seal, set is around 3. The extra 4 to 5 lb is the resistance the seal causes.

Make sure the steering and track rods are disconnected.

Put a fishing spring scale onto where the track rod connects to the hub assembly. Slowly move the hub assembly by pulling on the fishing scale. Once you have it moving, check the amount of force (lbs) that is being used to keep it moving.

Under the top pin holding the hub assembly to the swivel housing (held on by 2 bolts directly on top of the hub) there are skims (thin spacers). You might need a micrometer, but you will most likely find they are different thicknesses. remove shims to increase preload add them to increase them. You may need to take out thick ones and add back thin ones or visa versa

[JimAttrill]

Not being a fisherman, I just take out shims until it 'feels' right. If it swings with no effort it is too loose and if it is stiff it is too tight. Remember that the LR torque figures are without the seals which is a pain and removing and replacing the seals can cause leaks which you didn't have before.