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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.
Transfer Gear Lever Gaiter for the high/low ratio selector lever on the Series Land Rover transfer box. This rubber gaiter seals around the transf...
View full detailsOutput Shaft Oil Seal seals the front or rear output shaft of the LT76 transfer gearbox, retaining lubricant within the transfer case and preventin...
View full detailsGearbox Gasket Kit - No Seals for the 4-speed manual gearbox and transfer box on Series models. This set supplies the paper and fibre mating gaske...
View full detailsGear Lever Gaiter for the transmission tunnel. This flexible boot fits around the base of the gear lever where it passes through the tunnel, sealin...
View full detailsGasket and Seal Kit for the LT230 transfer box, supplying the gaskets and seals needed to reseal the casing on overhaul. Used when the transfer bo...
View full detailsClutch Release Staple is the spring retaining clip that secures the clutch release bearing assembly to the clutch fork, holding the bearing in posi...
View full detailsTransfer Box Sealing Washer for gearbox and transfer box drain and filler plugs. This sealing washer fits beneath the drain or filler plug thread,...
View full detailsGearbox Front Cover Oil Seal for the manual gearbox front cover, sealing around the primary (input) shaft. Retains gearbox oil and excludes dirt a...
View full detailsTransfer Box Sump Gasket for the LT76 combined gearbox and transfer box unit used in Series Land Rovers. This flat sealing washer seals the transf...
View full detailsRubber Sealing Ring for gear selector shafts in the LT76 gearbox and LT95 transfer box. In the LT76 gearbox, two rings are fitted per unit, sealin...
View full detailsOil Filler Plug serving as the combined fill and level check point for the swivel pin housing, manual gearbox gearcase, and LT230 transfer box on L...
View full detailsDrain Plug for differential casings and LT230 transfer boxes. The tapered plug seals the oil drain, fill, and level holes in differential and axle...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer used across a wide range of sealing applications on Land Rover vehicles. This soft copper washer provides a reliable, leak-f...
View full detailsPlain Nut - 1/4" BSF hexagonal plain nut in the British Standard Fine (BSF) thread form. The BSF thread form uses a finer pitch than BSW (British ...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the manual gearbox gear selector mechanism. The spring loads the detent ball against the selector shaft, holding the selected ge...
View full detailsOutput Shaft Oil Seal seals the front or rear output shaft of the LT76 transfer gearbox, retaining lubricant within the transfer case and preventin...
View full detailsGear Lever Knob threads onto the top of the main gearbox gear lever to form the hand grip used for gear selection. It gives the driver a defined c...
View full detailsGear Oil - EP80W90 extreme-pressure gear lubricant for manual gearboxes, transfer cases, and axle drives. The EP80W90 grade combines extreme-press...
View full detailsLock Washer for the gearbox mainshaft, securing the special retaining nut where the mainshaft meets the transfer box. A tab washer whose tang is b...
View full detailsGearbox Plug Sealing Washer for LT76 and LT77 manual gearbox drain, level, and inspection plugs. This sealing washer fits beneath the thread of ge...
View full detailsClutch Fork Insert is the nylon insulator that fits over the clutch fork pivot pin inside the bellhousing, cushioning the fork at its fulcrum point...
View full detailsSpeedometer Cable Plate Screw secures the speedometer cable retaining plate to the gearbox. It clamps the plate that holds the speedometer drive c...
View full detailsSpeedometer Pinion Oil Seal for the gearbox speedometer drive take-off. It seals around the speedometer drive pinion where it enters the gearbox ho...
View full detailsClutch Fork Clip secures the clutch arm rod to the release fork inside the gearbox bellhousing on LT77, LT85, and R380 5-speed manual gearboxes. T...
View full detailsGasket
O-Ring - seal for the LT76 manual gearbox, seated within the transmission assembly to seal a mating joint against oil leakage. Early-type ring, fi...
View full detailsDrain Plug - a tapered threaded plug used to seal and drain fluid from engine and driveline housings. It serves as a coolant drain plug in the cyl...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal for the rear of the manual gearbox, sealing the mainshaft where it passes through the rear of the mainshaft-and-gears se...
View full details4WD High Gear Selector Spring for the transfer box four-wheel-drive selector mechanism. The spring acts on the high-range four-wheel-drive selecto...
View full detailsReverse Gear Selector Detent Spring for the manual gearbox selector mechanism. The spring loads the detent ball against the reverse selector shaft...
View full detailsLocking plate
Clutch Slave Cylinder, part of the hydraulic clutch release circuit. The slave cylinder receives fluid pressure from the clutch master cylinder an...
View full detailsSealing ring
Gearbox Reverse Stop Spring for the gear selector mechanism. The spring acts on the reverse stop plunger, providing the resistance the gear lever ...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal for the rear of the manual gearbox, sealing the mainshaft where it passes through the rear of the mainshaft-and-gears se...
View full detailsSelector Rod Rubber Grommet Washer is the rubber sealing element fitted around the reverse gear selector shaft at its exit point through the Series...
View full detailsGearbox Front Cover Oil Seal for the manual gearbox front cover, sealing around the primary (input) shaft. Retains gearbox oil and excludes dirt a...
View full detailsO-Ring for the LT95 combined gearbox and transfer box. It seals one of the shaft and housing joints within the unit, retaining gear oil and prevent...
View full detailsTransfer Lever Knob in yellow, for the four-wheel-drive engagement lever on the transfer gearbox. It threads onto the top of the selector lever an...
View full detailsSpring plate
Gear Lever is the main gearbox selector lever. It mounts into the gearbox remote housing and is moved by the driver to engage the forward gears and...
View full detailsGearbox-Transfer Box Gasket for the LT76 gearbox, sealing the mating joint between the gearbox and the transfer box. The gasket maintains the oil-...
View full detailsBall Bearing for the transfer box, supporting the output shaft and its output flange. Fitted in the LT230 and NV225 transfer boxes, the bearing lo...
View full detailsSpring ring
Oil Seal for the front output shaft of the LT95 gearbox, sealing the transfer case around the rotating output shaft. The LT95 is a combined main g...
View full detailsJoint Washer seals the gearchange/inspection cover against the transfer box casing within the transfer gearbox assembly. Fitted between the cover ...
View full detailsMainshaft Nut for the LT76 gearbox, fitted to the mainshaft and gear assembly. It retains the gear cluster on the mainshaft, clamping the stack ag...
View full detailsClutch Release Fork operates inside the bellhousing as part of the manual transmission clutch release mechanism. Pivoting on its mounting in the c...
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.