Transmission
Land Rover Internal Clutches
Clutch packs, plates and seals for Land Rover automatic gearbox rebuilds.
- Fitment checked against your VIN
- Couriered nationwide
- Supplied from Durban North
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Transmission by Land Rover model
Where a model has a known fault in this system, it is flagged below. Each model page explains what is specific to that generation.
Defender
2 models- Defender (Classic) transmission · 1990s–2016
- Defender (L663) transmission · 2020–present
Discovery
5 models- Discovery 4 transmission · 2009–2017
- Discovery Sport transmission · 2015–present
- Discovery 5 transmission · 2017–present
- Discovery 2 transmission · 1999–2004
Range Rover
9 models- Range Rover Sport (L320) transmission · 2005–2013 Known issue: Front lower arms, hubs and differential
- Range Rover Sport (L494) transmission · 2013–2022
- Range Rover (L405) transmission · 2013–2022
- Range Rover Velar transmission · 2017–present
- Range Rover Evoque (L551) transmission · 2019–present
- Range Rover (L460) transmission · 2022–present
- Range Rover Sport (L461) transmission · 2022–present
Freelander
2 modelsKnow the part
Understanding Internal Clutches
Automatic gearboxes use several internal clutch packs, made of alternating friction and steel plates, to select each gear. Hydraulic pressure from the valve body engages them in different combinations.
Worn clutch plates cause slipping, flaring and harsh shifts, and the friction material that wears off contaminates the fluid. Towing heavy loads and overheating are common causes of wear. Replacing clutch packs is a specialist rebuild job.
Further reading
- Automatic transmission – Wikipedia
Background on clutch packs in automatic gearboxes.
Questions
Common Questions About Land Rover internal clutches
Can worn clutch packs be replaced without a full rebuild?
In practice, replacing clutch packs means stripping the gearbox, so specialists usually rebuild it with a full kit of friction plates, steels, seals and gaskets at the same time.
What causes automatic gearbox clutches to wear?
Heat, old fluid, heavy towing, low fluid levels and pressure problems in the valve body. Keeping the fluid fresh and at the correct level helps.
Should I fit an extra gearbox cooler for towing?
An additional cooler can help keep fluid temperatures down on vehicles that tow heavy loads in hot conditions. Get advice on a suitable kit for your model.
What should I send to order clutch packs or a rebuild kit?
The VIN and the gearbox code from its identification label.
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