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549230 - Differential Shim – 0.038in

Original price - Original price €19,10
Original price
€19,10
€19,10 - €19,10
Current price €19,10
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Differential Shim, 0.038in, used during differential build to set bearing preload and gear mesh.

It sits against the differential carrier side bearings and, on the crownwheel-and-pinion setup, controls side-bearing preload and backlash. Supplied in a single 0.038in thickness.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — differential bearing shim 0.038"; front differential case; crownwheel & pinion, 2-pinion Land Rover type axle (V)KA930455 and 4-pinion Land Rover type axle
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — rear differential case (VIN FA393361 to WA799999)
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1991 — front differential case and crownwheel & pinion (to VIN HA610293)
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1992-1994 — rear differential case (from VIN JA610294)
Alternative Codes
549230

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0.038in differential shim (549230) used for?
The 0.038in differential shim sits against the differential carrier side bearings during a diff build, controlling side-bearing preload and crownwheel-to-pinion backlash. The 549230 is supplied in a single 0.038in thickness for the Land Rover-type axle.
How many 0.038in shims are needed?
Differential shims are typically fitted as a pair, one each side of the carrier, with thickness chosen to set correct preload and backlash. The 549230 is a single 0.038in shim, so order the quantities your differential setup calls for.
Which Land Rovers use the 549230 shim?
The 549230 differential shim fits the Land Rover Defender up to 2016, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic, in the front or rear differential case on the Land Rover-type axle. Check the VIN ranges for your differential type before ordering.