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RTC3397 - Transfer Box Cross Pinion Shaft Transmission or Drivetrain Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

RTC3397 - Transfer Box Cross Pinion Shaft

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€42,90
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OEM Part
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Brand PR2 Allmakes
Transfer Box Cross Pinion Shaft - the cross shaft for the centre differential inside the transfer box. The differential pinion (spider) gears rotate on this shaft, allowing the front and rear output shafts to turn at different speeds while drive is split between the two axles.
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 1987-2016 — transfer box differential cross pinion shaft kit
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — transfer box differential cross pinion shaft kit
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — transfer box differential cross pinion shaft kit
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1991 — transfer box differential cross pinion shaft kit
Alternative Codes
RTC3397594367608143FRC6674

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Frequently asked questions

What is the RTC3397 transfer box cross pinion shaft for?
The RTC3397 cross pinion shaft is the cross shaft that carries the centre differential pinion (spider) gears inside the transfer box. The pinion gears rotate on this shaft, letting the front and rear output shafts turn at different speeds while drive is split between both axles. It sits in the LT230 transfer box centre differential used on these models.
Which Land Rover models use the RTC3397 cross pinion shaft?
The RTC3397 cross pinion shaft fits the Land Rover Defender (1987-2016), Discovery 1, Discovery 2 and Range Rover Classic. All four share the same transfer box centre differential design. Check your transfer box internals match before ordering, as this shaft is specific to that differential type.
Why does the transfer box cross pinion shaft need replacing?
The cross pinion shaft typically needs replacing when the centre differential is worn or has been damaged by oil starvation, shock loading or off-road abuse. Signs include a whine or knock from the transfer box and play in the centre diff. It's usually renewed during a centre diff rebuild.
Is the cross pinion shaft replaced on its own?
The cross pinion shaft is typically replaced as part of a transfer box centre differential rebuild rather than on its own, since reaching it means stripping the diff. The pinion (spider) gears and thrust washers running on it are usually renewed at the same time. It's a specialist gearbox job.