Transmission
Land Rover Pinion Gear
Differential pinions, pinion bearings and pinion seals for Land Rover axles.
- Fitment checked against your VIN
- Couriered nationwide
- Supplied from Durban North
Find your model
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 Pinion Gear
The pinion is the small gear at the front of the differential that takes drive from the propshaft and turns the crown wheel. It runs on pinion bearings and is sealed where the propshaft flange connects.
Pinion seals leak with age, heat and after water crossings, and worn pinion bearings cause whine and play at the propshaft flange. A pinion itself is only replaced together with its matched crown wheel.
Further reading
- Differential (mechanical device) – Wikipedia
Background on pinion and crown wheel operation.
Questions
Common Questions About Land Rover pinion gear
Is a leaking pinion seal urgent?
A slow weep can be monitored, but a steady leak will lower the oil level and damage the bearings and gears. Top up and repair it promptly.
Can I replace a pinion seal without rebuilding the diff?
Yes, but the pinion nut must be refitted correctly to keep the bearing preload right. Follow the procedure for your axle, as some designs use a crush sleeve.
Can I buy just the pinion gear?
No. The pinion is matched to its crown wheel and must be replaced as a set.
What should I send to order pinion parts?
The VIN, which axle, and the ratio if known.
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