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Land Rover axle and swivel parts cover the front swivel assembly and the axle shafts that turn the wheels on beam-axle Land Rovers. This collection holds swivel balls and housings, pins, bearings, seals, shims and repair kits, plus stub axles, half shafts, drive flanges, drive members and free-wheeling hubs. Front CV joints, drive shafts, prop shafts and differential internals sit with the driveline, and wheel bearings and hub oil seals are in Wheel Bearings and Seals.
Front Half Shaft for the left-hand side of the front axle. This axle shaft transmits drive from the front differential outward to the constant velo...
View full detailsFree Wheeling Hub Kit - manual locking front-axle hubs that connect or disconnect the front halfshafts from the road wheels. Set to free, the front...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Shim - 0.068 in, for use in the Rover 10-spline rear differential. This shim sets the preload on the pinion outer beari...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Shim - 0.066 in, for use in the Rover 10-spline rear differential. This shim sets the preload on the pinion outer beari...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Shim - 0.064 in, for use in the Rover 10-spline rear differential. This shim sets the preload on the pinion outer beari...
View full detailsFree-Wheeling Hub Kit - manually operated locking front hubs for a 24-spline front axle, fitted to the front stub axle in place of the standard dri...
View full detailsShaft 90/110 RH 31/10
Front Halfshaft - Left Hand for the early Discovery 1, transmitting drive from the front differential to the left-hand front swivel housing. The h...
View full detailsFront Halfshaft - Right Hand for the early Discovery 1, transmitting drive from the front differential to the right-hand front swivel housing. The...
View full detailsHalf Shaft is the left-hand rear axle half shaft. Operating within the rear axle assembly, it transmits drive torque from the rear differential to...
View full detailsRear Left-Hand Half Shaft for the 10/24 spline rear axle. The half shaft transmits drive from the differential to the rear wheel hub. This left-ha...
View full detailsRear Axle Half Shaft - right-hand, 10/24 spline, for the Series III rear axle. This shaft transmits drive from the rear differential to the rear wh...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Shim - 0.070 in, for use in the Rover 10-spline rear differential. This shim sets the preload on the pinion outer beari...
View full detailsRear Half Shaft - right-hand - for the Defender with early-type 23-spline CV joint. This solid steel drive shaft transfers torque from the rear di...
View full detailsRear Axle Stub for the rear axle assembly on early Series Land Rovers. The axle stub is the outboard section of the rear axle shaft assembly, carr...
View full detailsRear Halfshaft for the Salisbury rear axle, 24-spline, right-hand side. The halfshaft transmits drive from the differential through the axle casin...
View full detailsRear Halfshaft for the E.N.V. heavy-duty rear axle, left-hand side. The halfshaft transmits drive from the differential through the axle casing to...
View full detailsLayshaft Shim for the LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, located at the layshaft (countershaft) front cover and bearing. This is a selective shim use...
View full detailsFits Defender (up to KA930455) Includes Corteco seals and Timken bearings for maximum reliability OEM parts for high-quality restoration of your ve...
View full detailsStub Axle Kit - Rear, replacement kit for the rear stub axle in the Salisbury rear axle assembly used on later Defender models. The rear stub axle...
View full detailsSwivel Pin Housing for the front axle, the chrome-finished swivel joint on which the steering swivel and hub assembly pivot. The housing bolts to ...
View full detailsSwivel kit OEM Discovery 1 & Range Rover Classic with ABS
Swivel Pin Kit - Upper for the front axle swivel pin housing assembly. The upper swivel pin forms the top pivot about which the swivel housing rota...
View full detailsDrive Flange Nut - Front secures the front drive flange (driving member) to the wheel hub, as part of the front hub assembly. It retains the drivi...
View full detailsOuter Shim - 1.65mm - Front Halfshaft / CV Joint This 1.65mm shim is used to set the end-float of the front halfshaft within the CV joint assembly...
View full detailsSwivel Housing Repair Kit renews the front axle steering swivel assembly where the swivel housing has become corroded, worn or is leaking. The swi...
View full detailsSwivel Housing Repair Kit renews the front axle steering swivel assembly where the swivel housing has become corroded, worn or is leaking. The swi...
View full detailsSwivel Ball for the front axle swivel assembly. The swivel ball is the central spherical component around which the swivel housing rotates, enablin...
View full detailsUpper Swivel Pin forming the upper pivot of the front axle swivel housing. The pin bolts to the top of the swivel pin housing and runs in the uppe...
View full detailsSwivel Pin Housing Shim - 0.010in is a 0.010 in (0.25 mm) shim used to set the bearing preload in the front axle swivel pin housing assembly. Fitt...
View full detailsFront Halfshaft Bearing - roller bearing supporting the inner end of the front halfshaft within the front axle housing. Located at the inboard end...
View full detailsAxle Breather Pipe vents the rear Salisbury axle housing. It connects to the top of the axle casing and equalises internal pressure as the axle oi...
View full detailsSleeve hub RRC (generic picture, not the actual part).
Swivel Housing Gaiter Kit - Series - Ltwt
Swivel Housing Gaiter Kit - Defender - RRC - Discovery 1
Bottom Plate Lower clamping plate for the rear leaf spring, fitted beneath the spring on the right-hand side. The U-bolts pass around the axle and...
View full detailsRear Axle Breather Pipe vents the rear axle casing. It equalises internal air pressure as the axle heats and cools, allowing the casing to breathe...
View full detailsRear Axle Outer Stub Shaft is part of the rear axle and hub assembly on the left-hand (LH) side. It transmits drive from the rear halfshaft to the...
View full detailsSwivel Pin Housing Screw - hexagon head screw, M10 x 25, used in the front axle swivel pin housing assembly. Twenty screws are fitted per vehicle,...
View full detailsSwivel Housing Gaiter Kit - protective rubber gaiters for the front axle swivel housing balls, within the front axle drive shaft and hub assembly. ...
View full detailsSwivel Housing Repair Kit for the front axle swivel assembly. Supplied for one side. The swivel housing sits at the outer end of the front axle ca...
View full detailsSwivel Pin Kit overhauls the upper swivel pins of the front axle swivel housings, the pivots the housings turn on for steering. Worn upper pins an...
View full detailsSwivel Pin Kit renews the upper swivel pins of the front axle swivel housing, the pivot the housing turns on for steering. The upper pin and its b...
View full detailsRestore the performance of your Land Rover Series with this AVM Freewheeling Hub Repair Overhaul Kit. Designed for 10-spline freewheeling hubs, thi...
View full detailsStub Axle Kit - the parts needed to replace a front stub axle on one side of the vehicle. The stub axle bolts to the face of the swivel housing and...
View full detailsStub Axle Kit - the parts needed to replace a rear stub axle on one side of a vehicle fitted with the Salisbury rear axle. The stub axle bolts to t...
View full detailsSwivel Repair Kit - the service parts needed to overhaul one front swivel assembly without replacing the swivel housing ball. It renews the interna...
View full detailsDifferential Case Shim sets the bearing preload and position of the differential case within the axle. Selective shims of this type are used durin...
View full detailsFitment centres on the traditional swivel-ball live-axle range: Series, the classic Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic. The later Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38 use ball-jointed hubs rather than a swivel ball, so only their axle-shaft parts appear here. Confirm the axle type and build before ordering. Budget Parts has supplied Land Rover parts for more than 25 years, with stock across our Dutch warehouse network for fast EU dispatch.
On the traditional swivel-ball Land Rover axle the front swivel is where steering and drive meet. The chrome swivel ball or swivel housing encloses the front half-shaft joint, seals the axle oil or grease in, and carries the stub axle and hub. Inside it, upper and lower swivel pivots let the assembly turn for steering, with the preload set by shims under the top pin. The bearing arrangement varies by axle and build: earlier classic axles use an upper Railko bush and a lower taper roller bearing, while later ABS axles use taper roller bearings top and bottom. When the swivel seal splits or the chrome ball corrodes and pits, oil or grease weeps out, the joint runs dry and steering feel suffers, which is why a swivel overhaul is one of the classic Land Rover service jobs. This collection sits within the wider Land Rover axle, suspension and steering system.
It brings together the swivel and axle-shaft range for Series, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover live-axle models. The front constant-velocity joints and drive shafts, the prop shafts, and the differential crown wheel, pinion and bearings are not here, since they belong with the driveline; see Driveshaft and Propshaft Parts for those. Wheel bearings, hub assemblies and hub oil seals are grouped separately in Wheel Bearings and Seals.
Buying GuideDecide first whether you are servicing or rebuilding a traditional swivel-ball axle. A swivel seal kit renews the outer seal to stop a weep, and a protective gaiter can be added as a popular aftermarket upgrade to shield the chrome ball from pitting, while a full swivel overhaul kit adds the swivel ball or housing, the bearings or bushes, pins, shims and gaskets, and often the one-shot grease, for when the chrome ball is pitted or the joint has run dry. Kit contents vary by axle and supplier, so check the listing rather than assuming. Identify whether the axle is oil-filled or one-shot grease before topping up, and confirm whether the vehicle has ABS, because ABS and non-ABS swivel and stub-axle parts are not always the same.
For the axle shafts, match the part to the axle. Rover-type and Salisbury rear axles use different half shafts and drive flanges, and shaft spline counts vary across the range, so work from the axle and build rather than the model name alone. Heavy-duty drive flanges and shafts are available where standard parts have failed under load or off-road use.
Genuine, OEM and aftermarket. Genuine swivel and axle parts carry the Land Rover part number. OEM or OES parts come from original-equipment manufacturers or recognised OE suppliers, and brands such as Allmakes OE, Corteco for seals and Timken for bearings may appear as OE, OES or aftermarket depending on the specific item. Aftermarket also covers value ranges and heavy-duty off-road brands such as Terrafirma for drive flanges and rebuild parts. For a standard overhaul an OEM or OES kit is the sensible balance; choose a heavy-duty part where load or off-road use has already broken a standard one.
FitmentThe table groups the live-axle models this collection serves. Confirm the axle type, ABS or non-ABS, and build by VIN before ordering, since swivel and shaft parts changed through production.
| Model group | Front axle type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Series 1, 2, 2A, 3 | Traditional swivel-ball live axle with an enclosed front half-shaft joint | Oil-filled swivels. Tracta joint on early Series 1 (1948 to 1953), enclosed universal joint on later Series. Free-wheeling hubs common |
| Land Rover 90, 110, 130 and Defender (1983 to 2016) | Traditional swivel-ball live axle, constant-velocity joint enclosed | Earlier axles oil-filled, later axles one-shot grease. ABS on later models changes pin, bearing and joint parts |
| Discovery 1 (1989 to 1998) | Traditional swivel-ball live axle | Oil-filled early, one-shot grease later. Rover-type rear axle; confirm parts by build |
| Discovery 2 (1998 to 2004) | Beam front axle, open-knuckle hub on upper and lower ball joints (not a swivel ball) | Axle-shaft, stub-axle and hub parts here; the steering pivot ball joints are in Ball Joints. ABS standard, confirm by VIN |
| Range Rover Classic (1970 to 1996) | Traditional swivel-ball live axle | Oil-filled early, one-shot grease on late models |
| Range Rover P38 (1994 to 2001) | Beam front axle, open-knuckle hub on upper and lower ball joints (not a swivel ball) | Axle-shaft, stub-axle and hub parts here; the steering pivot ball joints are in Ball Joints. Confirm by VIN |
Independent-suspension models such as the Range Rover L322 onwards, Discovery 3 and later, Freelander and the New Defender L663 do not use a swivel-ball front axle. The Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38, although they have beam front axles, locate the hub on upper and lower ball joints rather than a swivel ball, so their steering pivots are served by Ball Joints and only their axle-shaft and hub parts appear here.
Work from the build date and VIN, then confirm the axle itself. Rover-type and Salisbury rear axles take different half shafts, drive flanges and stub-axle parts, and the front swivel changed from oil-filled to one-shot grease during production, so the same model can need different parts by build. Confirm whether the vehicle has ABS, since the reluctor-carrying stub axles and some swivel kits differ. Note the spline count on a half shaft or drive member before ordering a replacement, and check whether your swivel is being serviced or fully rebuilt so you order either a seal kit or a complete overhaul kit.
FittingHow to diagnose driveline noise and vibration across the shafts, joints and flanges that work with the axle.
Land Rover driveline diagnosis guideWorkshop guide to the 300Tdi Defender, including front axle, swivel and driveline service points.
Defender 300Tdi axle and swivel serviceCommon faults and rebuild notes for the Discovery 1 200Tdi, covering swivel overhaul and axle wear.
Discovery 1 200Tdi swivel rebuildHub and wheel bearings, hub assemblies, hub nuts and oil seals for the same axles.
Land Rover wheel bearings and sealsSteering boxes, drop arms, track rods, drag links and power steering parts.
Land Rover steering components and track rodsRadius arms, trailing links, the A-frame and wishbones that locate the axles.
Land Rover suspension arms and control armsA-frame, upper link, drag link and suspension arm ball joints with boots and kits.
Land Rover suspension ball jointsDampers, struts and off-road coilovers with fitting hardware.
Land Rover shock absorbers and dampersOn Series, Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic models with the traditional chromed swivel-ball axle, the usual signs are oil or grease weeping from the front swivel and staining the inside of the wheel, stiff or notchy steering, and a wandering feel on the road. Opening the housing shows the cause: a split seal, a corroded or pitted chrome swivel ball, or a worn swivel bearing. A seal kit cures a simple weep on a sound ball, while a pitted ball or a dry, worn bearing calls for a full swivel overhaul kit. The Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38 use ball-jointed hubs instead, so their play shows up at the ball joints.
Swivel overhaul kit contents vary by axle and supplier. A kit may include the swivel bearings or bushes, the pins, the seals and gaskets, the shims used to set the pivot preload, and on later axles the one-shot grease. Some complete kits also include the chromed swivel ball or housing, while others need it bought separately, so check the individual listing rather than assuming. A lighter seal kit is available where only the outer seal has failed. This applies to the traditional swivel-ball axles; Discovery 2 and P38 hubs are serviced through their ball joints instead.
On the traditional swivel-ball axles it depends on the build. Earlier housings are oil-filled to the plug level with the specified axle oil, while later housings use a semi-fluid one-shot swivel grease, and one-shot grease is also used as an approved service conversion on some earlier housings. Identify the axle and its existing fill before topping up, and drain, inspect and refill to the workshop procedure or kit instructions rather than adding to an unknown or contaminated fill.
The stub axle is the fixed spindle the wheel hub and bearings run on. The half shaft, or axle shaft, is the rotating shaft inside the axle tube that carries drive from the differential to the hub. The drive flange or drive member connects that shaft to the hub. On some Series vehicles a free-wheeling hub can replace the fixed drive member so the front hub can be disconnected from the half shaft. Rover-type and Salisbury axles use different half shafts and flanges, so confirm the axle before ordering.
No. The front constant-velocity joints and drive shafts, the prop shafts, and the differential crown wheel, pinion and bearings are driveline parts and are grouped with the Driveshaft and Propshaft and drive mechanism ranges, not here. This collection covers the swivel assembly that surrounds the joint, the stub axle, the axle half shafts and the drive flanges. A worn CV joint that clicks on full lock is ordered from the driveline range.
Genuine swivel and axle parts carry the Land Rover part number. OEM or OES parts come from original-equipment manufacturers or recognised OE suppliers, and brands such as Allmakes OE, Corteco for seals and Timken for bearings may appear as OE, OES or aftermarket depending on the specific item. Aftermarket also covers value ranges and heavy-duty off-road brands such as Terrafirma for drive flanges and rebuild parts.
Technical content by the Budget Parts workshop team.
Updated: July 2026