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FRC5449 - Front Output Shaft – LT230 by Land RoverTransmission or Drivetrain Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

FRC5449 - Front Output Shaft – LT230

- €47,10
€47,10
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€47,10
Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Front Output Shaft for the LT230 transfer box. It carries drive from the transfer box to the front propeller shaft.

The shaft runs in the front output housing of the transfer case and provides the splined drive flange mounting for the front propeller shaft.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — LT230 Transfer Box Front Output Shaft. 90" Wheelbase Transfer Box 13D variant from (V)LA939975
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — LT230 Transfer Box Front Output Shaft, from (V)EA447443
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — With Locking Main Differential, from FA393361 to WA799999
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — LT230 Transfer Box Front Output Shaft
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1991 — Differential Lock section, to HA610293
Alternative Codes
FRC5449

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Frequently asked questions

What does the LT230 front output shaft do?
The LT230 front output shaft carries drive from the transfer box to the front propeller shaft. It runs in the front output housing of the LT230 transfer case and provides the splined flange mounting that the front propshaft bolts to, sending drive to the front axle.
Which vehicles use the LT230 front output shaft?
This front output shaft fits the LT230 transfer box in the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover Classic. Discovery 1 fitment is the locking main differential build from FA393361 to WA799999. Confirm your transfer box variant by VIN, as LT230 internals changed across these models.
What are the signs the front output shaft needs replacing?
Typically a worn front output shaft shows up as play or clonk at the front propshaft flange, worn or twisted splines, or a leak past the output seal. On the LT230 the splines usually wear where the flange seats, so the shaft is inspected when the transfer box is opened.
Is replacing the LT230 front output shaft a DIY job?
Replacing the front output shaft means opening the LT230 transfer box, so it's a workshop job rather than a quick fix. The transfer case has to be drained and split to reach the shaft, and the output bearings and seals are usually renewed at the same time.