Symptoms
Oil weeping from the swivel housings onto the chrome balls and wheels; the truck rolling while in park can mean a CV joint ran dry and failed.
The fix, step by step
- Remove the bracket that retains the swivel seal on the back of the hub.
- Cut out the old seal (Dremel or heavy side cutters).
- Pull the spring from the new seal and cut the seal so it can be wrapped around the axle housing, then refit it with the cut at the top, rejoin the spring, and seal the cut with silicone.
- Let it cure for a day, drain the old oil, and refill the swivel with the correct Land Rover swivel grease.
- For peace of mind, strip and repack the CV joints too (owners estimate 3–4 hours).
Tools & part numbers
- Dremel or heavy side cutters
- basic sockets
- new swivel seals
- silicone
- swivel grease
Where to buy the parts
Range Rover Classic swivel seal kitRovers North ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.