I have started dismantling rear hubs so I can get my extremely rotten disc shields replaced.
Upon separating the hub from the drive shaft, I noticed there was some kind of metal dust shield left inside the hub which was pressed
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onto the drive shaft to keep dirt and debris from entering the toothed ring for the ABS.
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My question is, Can this dust shield be purchased on its own or does a whole new drive shaft have to be replaced to put it right?
If it can't be seperataly purchased, how critical is it if I was leaving it out? Has anybody had the same issue as me?
Interested to hear from other members their thoughts on it.
Thanks.
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26th May 2024 7:15 pm
STV
Member Since: 26 Feb 2023
Location: UK
Posts: 26
Can anybody help me out with this one?
7th Jun 2024 10:52 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5093
Not available separately. new shaft I'm afraid. If you refit without the shield you risk tearing the wheel bearing seal and you will have to do a much bigger job on your hands.
Having said that, judging by the condition of the knuckle and back plate I'd advise a complete strip down and replace everything as well as thorough clean and rust prevention.
So new shaft, back plate, knuckles x 2, bearing kit, and whatever is needed for the hand brake.
But, you will need a 30 ton press to replace the bearing 20 ton min but expect a fight! yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
7th Jun 2024 1:15 pm
STV
Member Since: 26 Feb 2023
Location: UK
Posts: 26
Hi, Thanks for your reply on this.
New drive shaft it is then.
I have a 20 ton press so bearing replacement should be a breeze!! ( famous last words)
Regards
7th Jun 2024 11:32 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20868
No new shaft needed
The covers usually fall off and cut through the ABS sensor
I did consider running the vehicle without the cover in place as it seemed an unnecessary expense replacing both rear perfectly good driveshafts just for a small cover plate.
I was also thinking of the possibility of turning a new ring on the lathe to fit it, either in aluminium or even delrin.
Couldn't think of any possible consequences of doing this provided it was a tight enough fit especially with some loctite applied and it would also be providing that shielding just as land rover initially intended.
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Can anybody help me out with this one?
