Hi Everybody
Ive Just developed A Noise from The Rear Diff On My 2007 Freelander 2
I Understand This Is A Common problem On freelander 2
Does Anyone Know If The Rear Diffs Can Be repaired Or Will I have To Replace The Rear Diff Assembly
If So Where Can i Find One? (Apart from Landrover)
Thanks
Barry

Barry.. Hi and welcome,

I would change your username to something else, you'll be spammed to death otherwise.

My real name is not taztastic

Paul

Ps...someone will answer your plea

Hi - the known problem is the diff nose bearing (yes, it's happened to mine at 58k miles). The issue is a defect in one or more of the rolling elements that makes a noise at all speeds and loads - I found it hard to tell whether it was one side or the other or the middle but dealer ran in up on a wheel-free ramp to confirm.

The repair can be done by replacing the bearing (quite a cheap part) - LR call this the "low line" repair if under warranty. The problem is that you need 5 LR tools to dismantle the bearing, replace and rebuild with the correct preload between crown wheel and pinion gear teeth. The bearing does not seem to fail catastrophically meaning that there are not load of bits in the diff - replacing the bearing is therefore OK.

The quick repair is a whole diff (2.5h) if you can afford it or persuade LR! Gone... 2013 XS TD4 Manual Firenze Red
Gone... 2008 (09MY) XS Td4 Manual Stornaway Grey
Prior... 2003 G4 Discovery 2, 1998 Disco 1 and 1997 Disco 1 Company car before that
Also gone in Nov'13, after 7.5 yrs, to new owners with time for more TLC - 1980 Series III 88
Current 2015 Discovery Sport HSE 2.0

Just had exactly the same thing with a FL2 Im buying from a dealer. Fortunately they said they will replace the part before but apparently it is a common problem. Anyone know how often they go if they have been replaced? etc

Hi Paul
Thanks For That Advise On My Username
Would You Know How I Can Change It ,As Ive Gone Into My Profile And Cant Seem To Be Able To Edit it ,If Not How Do I Delete The Account ?
Then I Will Re Register
Thanks For Your help
Barry

Hi Chrisb
Thanks for That Reply,I Will Make Some Enquirys
Many Thanks
Barry

I had a whirring noise emanating from the rear of my FL2, was worried it was a diff prob turned out to be a rear wheel baring and a cheap fix

Hi Barry, what did the noise sound like?

Iain As a man thinketh, in his heart so is he

Hi Iain
Its Just A Humming/Droaning Noise
Sounds just Like A Wheel Bearing Noise
Connected Chassis Ears To Various Items On The Rear Of the Vehicle
Turns Out To be The rear Diff Assembly At fault
Thanks
Bazza Boy

Hi Everybody
Just To Keep Everybody Posted On My Rear Diff Noise
Had Rear Differential Lower Level Repair Done Last Week By My Local Landrover Specialist
The Rear Diff Is Now Nice N Quiet
I Can Actually Drive The Car Without Having To Turn The Radio On, & Turning The Volume Up To Drown The Droaning Noise

Chris B wrote:

Hi - the known problem is the diff nose bearing (yes, it's happened to mine at 58k miles). The issue is a defect in one or more of the rolling elements that makes a noise at all speeds and loads - I found it hard to tell whether it was one side or the other or the middle but dealer ran in up on a wheel-free ramp to confirm.

The repair can be done by replacing the bearing (quite a cheap part) - LR call this the "low line" repair if under warranty. The problem is that you need 5 LR tools to dismantle the bearing, replace and rebuild with the correct preload between crown wheel and pinion gear teeth. The bearing does not seem to fail catastrophically meaning that there are not load of bits in the diff - replacing the bearing is therefore OK.

The quick repair is a whole diff (2.5h) if you can afford it or persuade LR!

Hi There
Rear Differential Lower Level Repair
concern of excessive humming noise and or rumble or high pitched whine coming form the rear of the vehicle, diagnosis identifies the noise is coming from the rear differential assembly
Cause: Pinion tail bearing spalling caused by subsurface material deformation. Cause of subsurface deformation is static overload
Parts Required
Description Part Number Quantity
Pinion Tail Bearing - Inner Raceway - Outer Raceway LR023441 x1
Pinion Seal LR023442 x1
Side Shaft Seals LR023440 x2
Collapsible Spacer LR023443 x1
Rubber ring replacement when separating /removing the rear differential from Haldex coupling LR002888 x1
Differential case seal LR030846 x1
Nut LR023439 x1
(Pinion Tail Bearing is Main Bearing At Fault For The Noise)
Hope This Helps

My 57 plate Freelander with 40k on the clock has just started to produce this symptom! A droning noise is coming from the diff.
After having a new flywheel & clutch assembly at 23k miles I didn't expect to have any more issues so soon.

Hi All
Many Thanks for the specific info Bazza Boy. Almost traded in the wife to pay for a new diff unit @ £2.5k +. Should be able to get the job done for less than the national debt now.
Question; if this is a long standing and known problem, how come it hasn't been solved by now, Iv'e read about this problem going back about at least eigth years or so in other blogs.
Anyway, many thanks
Hanray

Check the rear wheel bearing, - its a lot cheaper then a new diff !
( had to have my n/s/r done a 32,000 miles) only had a small amount of play in it and the noise humming / rumbling /drumming sound was bad at motorway speeds.
It cost approx £175.00 to have it done, You need a press to remove and fit the new one !!

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