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FRC9946 - Transfer Box Shim – LT230 Mainshaft

Original price - Original price €12,20
Original price
€12,20
€12,20 - €12,20
Current price €12,20
Genuine Part
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Transfer Box Shim - LT230 Mainshaft is a selective shim used on the mainshaft of the LT230 transfer box.

It sets the correct mainshaft gear endfloat, taking up clearance so the gear runs at the specified preload. Selected to the required thickness during transfer box assembly or overhaul.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Defender New 2020+
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — LT230 Transfer Box, Mainshaft Gear Shim
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — LT230 Transfer Box, Mainshaft Gear Shim, from VIN 7A000001
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — LT230 Transfer Box, Mainshaft Gear Shim
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — LT230 Transfer Box, Mainshaft Gear Shim
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1991 — LT230 Transfer Box, Mainshaft Gear Shim
Alternative Codes
FRC9946

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Frequently asked questions

What does the FRC9946 transfer box shim do?
The FRC9946 is a selective shim for the mainshaft of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the correct mainshaft gear endfloat, taking up clearance so the gear runs at the specified preload.
Is the LT230 mainshaft shim a fixed size or selective?
This LT230 mainshaft shim is a selective-fit part, chosen to the thickness needed to set the correct endfloat during assembly. Confirm the thickness you need before ordering, as the right size depends on the measured clearance in your box.
Which Land Rovers use the LT230 mainshaft shim?
This LT230 transfer box mainshaft shim fits the Defender (1987-2016, the 2007-on models from VIN 7A000001), Discovery 1 (1989-1998), Discovery 2 (1998-2004) and Range Rover Classic (1986-1991). It applies to vehicles with the LT230 transfer box.