My 04 Discovery is with a non-Land Rover mechanic who said that he can not find a rear seal and bearing.
Within minutes, I ordered 2 O-ring seals from Atlantic British and the sales tech said that I probably do not need a bearing because I do not hear a grinding sound.
The mechanic also said that I might need a new rear axel if the bearing is really bad.
If anyone has any knowledgeable thoughts on this, I would greatly appreciate it. I plan to ship the truck to Sweden on the 18th and any leaks will be a big problem and expense there.

Thanks in advance!

 

The axle shaft doesn't ride on roller bearings like some cars so it is unlikely that a bad bearing would cause the shaft to wear out.

 

Why are you wasting your time and money on someone who does not now squat about your truck???????
You either have a bad o-ring between the hub and axle housing or a failing hub.

 

Thanks for the advice!
What does the axel ride on if it is not roller bearings?

I thought I only needed new front brakes and a battery cable. The nearest mechanic is over an hour away and the truck is not registered or insured, so I had it towed to a closer place.

Is there any reason I should not trust this guy to do the job? He works mostly on fords and my Mother's Smart Car.

 

I guess you'd call it a race that is part of the sealed bearing assembly. The axle is pressed (or at least a tight fit) into the center of the seal unit. This race is what rides on the bearings.

I think I remember the axle shaft of an old Heep Cherokee I had that the axleshaft itself was the bearing race, and after enough time you had to replace the bearing and the shaft.

 

Why use someone who is not familiar with your Disco, he has already proven this by his suggestion to you.
So as I stated before it can be either a $2 o-ring or a $400 plus labor hub, are you willing to let this guy get you?