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549232 - Differential Shim – 0.040in

Original price - Original price €11,00
Original price
€11,00
€11,00 - €11,00
Current price €11,00
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Differential Shim, 0.040in, 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 0.040in thickness.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — differential shim 0.040"; 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
549232BR 0211

In stock 41 units
41 · Gouda 0 · Drachten
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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0.040in differential shim (549232) used for?
The 0.040in differential shim sits against the differential carrier side bearings during a diff build, setting side-bearing preload and crownwheel-to-pinion backlash on the Land Rover-type axle. It's supplied in a single 0.040in thickness.
How many 0.040in 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 549232 is one 0.040in shim; an alternative reference is BR 0211.
Which Land Rovers use the 549232 shim?
The 549232 differential shim fits the Land Rover Defender up to 2016, Series 2 and 3, 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.