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Gearbox and transfer box parts for Land Rover and Range Rover, covering ZF automatic units, manual gearboxes, transfer cases, and the seals, bearings, and fluids that keep them running. Stocked across our Dutch warehouse network for EU dispatch, with brands including SKF, Corteco, and Timken.
Gearbox Bearing is the ball bearing that supports the primary pinion, or first motion shaft, in the main gearbox. Located at the front of the gear...
View full detailsBolt for the LT76 gearbox assembly, with a 5/16" BSF (British Standard Fine) thread. Used as a threaded fastener within the gearbox casing.
Gearbox Gasket Set for the LT95 four-speed gearbox fitted behind the V8 petrol engine. The LT95 is a combined main gearbox and transfer unit. The ...
View full detailsGear Knob - LT95 is the hand grip fitted to the main gear lever of the LT95 4-speed gearbox. It threads onto the top of the gear lever and provide...
View full detailsSpeedometer Drive Housing is the pinion (spindle) housing that fits to the rear flange of the LT230 transfer box. It carries the speedometer drive ...
View full detailsSynchro Cone – LT76 is a synchroniser ring from the synchromesh assembly of the LT76 manual gearbox. It is the friction component that brings the g...
View full detailsO-Ring for the speedometer drive spindle on the LT230 transfer gearbox. Seals the spindle housing where the speedometer drive take-off enters the ...
View full detailsRear Output Shaft Flange for the LT230 two-speed transfer case. The LT230 distributes drive to the front and rear propshafts. This flange mounts o...
View full detailsPrimary Pinion Bearing for the manual gearbox, supporting the primary pinion (gearbox input shaft). The primary pinion transmits drive from the cl...
View full detailsTransfer Box Intermediate Shaft Shim, 0.005in thick, used in the transfer box to set the end float of the intermediate gear on its shaft. Selectiv...
View full detailsDouble-Grooved Ball Bearing for the manual gearbox and transfer box. It supports and locates a rotating shaft within the casing, carrying the radia...
View full detailsGearbox Tunnel Insulation Pad - heat and sound insulation pad fitted to the gearbox tunnel around the gear lever. For manual transmission applicat...
View full detailsPlug Washer for the drain and filler/level plugs on the LT95 gearbox and differential. The washer seats between the threaded plug and the casing t...
View full detailsGearbox Mounting - right-hand transmission rubber mounting for the 2.5L 300 TDi diesel. This rubber-to-metal mounting supports the gearbox on the ...
View full detailsCollapsible spacer transfer box
Gear Lever Grommet for the 5-speed manual gearchange assembly. It seals around the gear lever where it passes through the housing, sealing out dra...
View full detailsShim plate
Output shaft bearing
Taper Roller Bearing - shaft bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. A taper roller bearing carries both radial load and axial thrust, loc...
View full detailsBolt is an M8 x 80 mm threaded fastener used to clamp two components together at a bolted joint. It is tightened into a threaded hole or secured w...
View full detailsNut - M8 plain low-profile nut, sold individually. A standard metric M8 nut in the low-profile (thin) form. Used across gearbox, suspension, axle,...
View full detailsAlloy Gear & Transfer Box Knobs Machined alloy replacement knobs for the main gear lever and the transfer box lever, supplied as a matching pai...
View full detailsKickdown Cable Assembly for the automatic transmission control. The cable links the throttle to the automatic gearbox, relaying throttle position s...
View full detailsDrive Flange is a torque-transmitting flange fitted to the manual gearbox output. It provides the bolted coupling that carries drive from the gear...
View full detailsSeat yoke
Gearbox Gasket seals the top cover to the main casing of the LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, forming an oil-tight joint between the top cover plate...
View full detailsGearbox Gasket seals the transfer box side cover joint on the LT85 five-speed manual gearbox, forming an oil-tight seal between the side cover and ...
View full detailsGearbox Gasket for the LT76 four-speed gearbox with integral transfer assembly. It seals a mating housing face within the gearbox and transfer cas...
View full detailsFront Cover Bolt - M10 flanged hex bolt used to secure the engine front (timing) cover. It also serves as a general-purpose fixing at engine and dr...
View full detailsFilter Kit - 2.2 & 2.4 TDCi for the Land Rover Defender with the Puma TDCi diesel engine. This kit consolidates the main filter and sealing it...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 x 35 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the transmission (hand) brake. Mounts to the transfer box rear output flange and houses the transmission brake shoes, ...
View full detailsOutput Shaft - MT82 6-Speed Manual Gearbox. The output shaft is located at the rear of the MT82 transmission housing and transmits rotational driv...
View full detailsMainshaft Peg is a locating peg fitted to the mainshaft of the LT67 gearbox. It positions and retains its associated component on the gearbox main...
View full detailsTransfer Box Lever Lock Nut used to secure the selector linkage at the transfer case. This half nut (thin profile locking nut) threads onto the sel...
View full detailsMainshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the mainshaft at the 5th/reverse end of the R380 (and LT77) 5-speed manual gearbox. It carries the mainsha...
View full detailsMainshaft peg
Transfer Box Output Shaft Mud Shield fitted at the output shaft oil seal of the LT230 transfer box. The shield sits over the output shaft ahead of...
View full detailsNut with a 5/16 inch BSF (British Standard Fine) thread. A hexagonal fastener that threads onto a matching 5/16 inch BSF bolt or stud to secure a ...
View full detailsTransfer Box Sealing Ring - Locking Pin A rubber O-ring that seals the locking pin where it enters the transfer box case. It seals the selector lo...
View full detailsMainshaft 5th Speed Gear for the LT77 and LT77S 5-speed manual gearbox. This gear is mounted on the mainshaft assembly and meshes with the corresp...
View full detailsCountersunk Screw for the Transmission Brake Assembly. The countersunk head sits flush within the mating surface, maintaining correct alignment and...
View full detailsCirclip - Output Shaft Flange used within the transfer box output flange assembly to retain the output shaft bearing and associated components in p...
View full detailsFront Cover Gasket for the LT85 5-speed gearbox front cover joint. It seals the front cover against the gearbox case, retaining oil at the input e...
View full detailsJoint Washer - LT77 Front Cover seals the mating face between the front cover and the main casing of the LT77 5-speed manual gearbox. The washer p...
View full detailsMagnetic Sump Plug for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission. This drain plug seals the transmission oil pan at the drain point. Its magnetic tip ...
View full detailsGearbox Side Cover Gasket for the LT95 4-speed V8 gearbox. This gasket seals the side cover to the gearbox casing, preventing oil leaks from the ge...
View full detailsGear Lever Damper for the LT95 four-speed gearbox gear-change mechanism. This damping washer fits at the base of the main gear lever, absorbing vi...
View full detailsCategory Overview
Every Land Rover and Range Rover uses a two-part driveline: a main gearbox that handles gear ratios and torque delivery, and a transfer box that splits drive between the front and rear axles for the brand's 4x4 traction. Both are serviceable assemblies and both are made up of parts that wear, leak, or fail individually long before the unit itself needs replacing. This collection covers the seals, bearings, synchros, gaskets, fluids, and rebuild components for the gearboxes and transfer cases fitted across the Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Freelander, and Series ranges.
For most owners the right approach is component replacement, not unit replacement. A leaking output seal, a worn bearing, or contaminated fluid are repairable faults. Knowing which fault you have, and which part fits your specific gearbox or transfer case, is the difference between a straightforward fix and an expensive misdiagnosis.
ZF Automatic GearboxesModern Land Rover and Range Rover models run almost exclusively on ZF automatic transmissions. The ZF 6HP26 sits in the Range Rover L322, Range Rover Sport L320, and Discovery 3 and 4. The ZF 8HP series followed it across the Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494, Range Rover L460, Range Rover Sport L461, and Discovery 5.
These gearboxes are precision hydraulic-mechatronic units. The valve body, torque converter, and electronic control module are the most common failure points, usually triggered by degraded fluid rather than mechanical wear. Symptoms such as delayed engagement, gear hunting, or harsh shifting on a warm gearbox typically point to valve body or fluid condition, not to a failing transmission.
For service work on these units, ZF specifies ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 (6HP series) or ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 (8HP series). The two fluids are not interchangeable. ZF's official position on 8HP service intervals is "fill for life", but independent transmission specialists across Europe recommend a precautionary fluid and pan-filter service at around 80,000 to 120,000 km on vehicles used for towing, urban driving, or high-mileage motorway work. For the technical detail on fluid specifications and service requirements, ZF Aftermarket publishes its own transmission oil reference guide.
Confirm the ZF gearbox code on your vehicle before ordering fluid or service kits. ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 and Lifeguard Fluid 8 are different specifications, and using the wrong grade is the most common cause of valve body wear after a DIY service.
Manual gearboxes are less common on current production but are still the dominant powertrain across the Classic Defender, early Discovery, Freelander 1, and the Series range. The R380 was the long-running five-speed unit fitted to the Discovery 1 (post-200Tdi production), Discovery 2, and Classic Defender from the 300Tdi through to early Td5. The MT82 six-speed replaced it on the Defender 2.4 and 2.2 TDCi Puma. Earlier production used the LT77 (Discovery 1 200Tdi era) and the LT76 and LT95 on Series 2/3 vehicles.
These units fail in predictable ways. Synchroniser rings on second and third gear wear first. Input shaft and lay shaft bearings degrade with age and oil contamination. Selector linkages and detent springs cause the symptoms most often misdiagnosed as a gearbox fault. Reverse idler gear chatter is common on R380 units past 240,000 km.
For most manual-gearbox owners, parts-level repair is straightforward and rebuild kits are available for the R380, LT77, and MT82. Specific Freelander 1 parts (IB5 manual) sit under the Freelander 1 collection. Series 2/3 gearbox parts have their own fitment requirements covered under the Series 2 and 3 collection.
Transfer BoxesThe transfer box carries as much load as the gearbox and is often the part that goes ignored until it fails. The LT230 is the dominant transfer case across the Classic Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Range Rover Classic, and P38. It uses gear-drive between input and output shafts and a chain-drive system to the front output. The Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 use a chain-drive Magna Steyr unit with an electronic shift system. Modern Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models on the L405, L494, L460, and L461 platforms use a ZF-integrated transfer case as part of the transmission assembly.
Common failures are output shaft seal leaks, chain stretch on chain-drive units (Magna Steyr and modern ZF), viscous coupling failure on units fitted to early Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38, and selector motor failure on electronic-shift cases.
Transfer box fluid is not the same specification as gearbox fluid on most Land Rover and Range Rover units. The LT230 takes EP90 (or the Land Rover-specified MTF94 on later units), and the Magna Steyr unit on Discovery 3 and 4 takes a specific ATF spec. Confirm before ordering.
Most gearbox parts returns are caused by ordering errors at the buying stage rather than parts faults. The following are the most common we see across the Land Rover and Range Rover range.
For parts that overlap with the clutch system on manual gearboxes, see the Land Rover clutch parts collection. For driveline parts forward and aft of the gearbox, see the driveshaft and propshaft parts collection.
Technical GuidesIn-depth diagnostic and component guides for the gearbox-adjacent failure modes that come up most often on Land Rover and Range Rover models.
Technical breakdown of the L494's 3.0 TDV6 timing chain issues, air suspension faults, and ZF 8HP wear patterns. Covers what fails, why it fails, and which parts the workshop will need.
Range Rover Sport L494 ZF 8HP guideHow to tell drivetrain noise apart from gearbox or transfer box noise, and which parts to inspect before ordering. Covers Discovery 4, Freelander 2, and Series 3 driveline symptoms.
Land Rover driveline diagnosis guideClutch faults are routinely misdiagnosed as gearbox faults due to overlapping symptoms. This guide explains how to identify the real fault before replacing parts.
Land Rover clutch diagnosis guideThe gearbox controls gear ratios and torque delivery from the engine; the transfer box splits drive between the front and rear axles for 4x4 traction and also provides the low-range gearing on Defender and Discovery models. Both are serviceable assemblies and both fail in distinct ways. Drivetrain symptoms can come from either, which is why most Land Rover gearbox parts returns are caused by mis-diagnosis rather than mis-fit.
ZF 6HP26 transmissions (fitted to Range Rover L322, Range Rover Sport L320, Discovery 3, and Discovery 4) take ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6. ZF 8HP transmissions (fitted to Range Rover L405, L460, Range Rover Sport L494 and L461, and Discovery 5) take ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8. The two fluids are not interchangeable. Confirm the gearbox code stamped on the casing before ordering.
ZF's official position on the 8HP series is fill-for-life. In practice, independent transmission specialists across Europe recommend a precautionary fluid and pan-filter service at around 80,000 to 120,000 km, particularly on vehicles used for towing, frequent urban driving, or high-mileage motorway work. The 6HP26 typically receives a service interval at 90,000 km. Manual gearboxes (R380, MT82, LT77) take a gear oil change at approximately 60,000 km.
The LT230, fitted to the Classic Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Range Rover Classic, and Range Rover P38, fails in three main ways: output shaft seal leaks (often caused by flange wear behind the seal), input gear bearing wear, and selector linkage faults that mimic gearbox symptoms. Most LT230 issues are repairable with component-level parts rather than a full transfer case replacement.
The R380 five-speed manual was fitted to the Discovery 1 (post-200Tdi), Discovery 2, and Classic Defender from the 300Tdi era through to early Td5 production. The LT77 preceded the R380 on the Discovery 1 200Tdi. The MT82 six-speed replaced the R380 on the Defender 2.4 and 2.2 TDCi Puma. Rebuild kits and individual components for all three are stocked in this collection.
Yes. Most Land Rover transmission service jobs touch both units, particularly fluid changes, seal replacements, and bearing kits. Ordering both at the same time reduces vehicle downtime and is the most common workshop order pattern.