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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.
Retaining Clip for the LT230 transfer box front output shaft. The clip locates on the front output shaft within the LT230 transfer case and retain...
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 detailsGearbox Bearing for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, measuring 35 × 72 mm. Fitted within the R380 transmission assembly, this rolling-element bear...
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 detailsLock Washer secures the retaining hardware on the layshaft (countershaft) within the manual gearbox. A tab on the washer is folded against the ret...
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 detailsClevis pin
Transfer Case Bottom Cover Gasket for the LT95 combined gearbox and transfer case. It seals the joint between the bottom cover and the transfer ca...
View full detailsO-Ring - LT95 Gearbox seals the transfer shaft on the LT95 4-speed gearbox, which carries an integral transfer case, preventing oil leakage at the ...
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Gear Selector Ball End is the ball-joint pivot in the gear change selector linkage, connecting the selector rod to the transmission operating shaft...
View full detailsCirclip - LT77 Selector Shaft for the LT77 5-speed manual gearbox. This circlip retains the selector shaft within the gear selector and shaft asse...
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Spring pin
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 detailsThrust Washer for the 2nd gear assembly within the manual gearbox. Fitted to the mainshaft to control the end float of 2nd gear, the washer is sel...
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 detailsLocking Nut A locking nut for the gear lever plunger in the gearchange mechanism of the 5-speed manual gearbox. It retains the spring-loaded plung...
View full detailsDowel - Bell Housing Alignment in the gearbox/engine interface assembly. This dowel locates the bell housing accurately relative to the engine blo...
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 detailsFiller and Level Plug for the V8 4-speed gearbox and for differential assemblies across a wide range of classic Land Rover models. Fitted at the s...
View full detailsGearbox Filter Plug for the LT77 five-speed manual gearbox. The plug closes the bore in the extension case that gives access to the gearbox oil fil...
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 detailsTorque Converter Housing Cover Gasket for the automatic transmission bell housing. It seals the lower access cover on the torque converter housing...
View full detailsO-Ring for the fluid suction pipe of the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. Seals the joint at the suction (pick-up) pipe that draws automatic ...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing for the LT77 and R380 5-speed manual gearbox fitted to the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover P38. The layshaft ...
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 detailsClevis Pin for the differential lock selector linkage in the LT230 transfer gearbox. This clevis pin secures the selector lever pivot that actuate...
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 detailsLayshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the front of the layshaft in the manual gearbox. This is the grooved front bearing, sized 31.75 x 62.0 mm. ...
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 detailsGear Lever Anti-Rattle Plunger Spring The lower plunger spring for the gear lever in the gearchange mechanism of the 5-speed manual gearbox (LT77 a...
View full detailsEnsure smooth and reliable transmission performance with ATF Dexron II, a high-quality automatic transmission fluid designed for Land Rover vehicle...
View full detailsGear Lever Housing for the 5-speed manual gearchange assembly. It mounts on top of the gearbox and locates the gear lever, carrying the pivot and ...
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 detailsBolt - a hexagonal-head bolt with an M6 metric thread and a 30 mm length. A common general-purpose fastener used at fixing points across the vehicl...
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 detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox and the LT230 transfer box. This O-ring seals fluid passages or housing inte...
View full detailsFlywheel Housing Stud for the 2.5L four-cylinder diesel engine. It secures the flywheel housing to the rear face of the engine, locating the housin...
View full detailsNeedle Bearing is an internal roller bearing used within the LT77 5-speed and R380 5-speed manual gearbox assemblies. Needle roller bearings of th...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsCirclip An external retaining circlip for the gearbox primary pinion shaft. It seats in a machined groove on the shaft to retain the primary pinio...
View full detailsBaulk Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox synchromesh assembly. The baulk ring (also known as the synchromesh ring) is the friction cone elem...
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.