It appears that the pinion bearing on my front differential is going out fast...I am able to move the front drive shaft (Prop Shaft) off its centerline by about 1/8". This must be where all the clanking noise is coming from on deceleration.

I have found a Front Differential Assembly replacement at LandRoverParts.com for around $350. How much more difficulty is involved if I wanted to bite the bullet and put in a TruTrac differential?

 

Whoops...said I found diff on LandRoverParts.com when it is actually RoverLandParts.com

 

If you buy a used third member, there is no gear set up so if you are at all mechanical, you may beable to install it without going to a shop.
Putting in a new diff like a T.T. involves setting up the gears, making all the proper measurements and installing it. Most shops chanrge around $350 to install a new diff.
Right now, I believe a new T.T. is around $450 plus new bearings.
Mike

 

Thanks Mike!

It the TT a direct replacement for the Stock Front Diff Assembly Third Member? The pictures of the TT online look significantly different than the stock diff assembly. Just curious before I go order one...

 

Any of the aftermarket diffs are larger and stronger then a factory diff.
Call me tomorrow.
Mike

 

Can you tell me why the front drive shaft turns the front wheels do nto?

 

what year and mileage. If you park on a slope, you will have some play in the front shaft.I have about 1/8" of movement.

 

It's a 1996 with 157K (not original engine)

 

crap. Tou told me about 6 months ago this much play was normal. This is rotational play I am talking about here. Do I need a new diff now? It has been this way for 2 years.

 

I misread one of the posts, disregard me statement.