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FTC56G - Swivel Pin Housing Thrust Washer Steering or Suspension Part Land Rover Range Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

FTC56G - Swivel Pin Housing Thrust Washer

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Swivel Pin Housing Thrust Washer for the front axle swivel pin assembly.

Installed within the swivel pin housing between the pin head and the housing bore, this washer provides a controlled bearing surface for axial load transfer. It maintains correct preload on the swivel pin and supports accurate alignment of the swivel components, which is essential for correct steering geometry and front axle articulation.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — From (V) LA930456
DEFENDER 2007-2016 — All variants, from (V) 7A000001
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — From (V) JA032851; front axles 39L05553B, 42L00522B, 43L18580B onward
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1992-1994 — From (V) JA610294. ABS: axles (A)56L03430B to (A)56L99999B; Less ABS: axles (A)57L00463A to (A)57L99999A, from (V) JA624516
Alternative Codes
FTC56GFTC56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the swivel pin housing thrust washer do?
This thrust washer sits inside the front axle swivel pin housing, between the pin head and the housing bore. It carries the axial load on the swivel pin and keeps correct preload and alignment, which matters for accurate steering geometry.
Which vehicles use the FTC56 thrust washer?
The FTC56 fits the Defender (1986-2006, from VIN LA930456), Discovery 1 (from VIN JA032851) and Range Rover Classic (1992-1994, from VIN JA610294). Earlier chassis numbers use a different washer, so check your VIN before ordering.
Why does this washer need replacing during swivel pin work?
Wear on the thrust washer lets the swivel pin lose its correct preload, which shows up as steering play or uneven wear on the swivel housing. It's routinely renewed any time the swivel pin assembly is stripped down.

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