Defender Swivel Housing Repair Kit (1994–1998 – 200TDI/300TDI) GA3178P DA3178P

Defender swivel repair kit for 1994-1998 (TDI) – GA3178P / DA3178P

This Defender swivel repair kit GA3178P / DA3178P is designed for Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130 models from approximately 1998 (VIN LA-WA).  It gives you the seals, bearings and small parts needed to rebuild one swivel housing properly when the housing and ball themselves are still in good condition, without chasing individual part numbers.

What this kit does

With Defender swivel housings it is common for the metal swivel seal retainer to rust and expose the seal to the elements, allowing dirt and moisture to deteriorate both the seal and the swivel ball itself.  This results in the swivel grease leaking, the swivel ball eventually pitting and increase wear to the upper and lower swivel bearings.  This kit replaces all of those items including top swivel pin and bearing, gaskets, shims, lower swivel pin bearing, swivel seal and seal retainer plate.  All in one kit to do the job properly.

What’s included

This Defender swivel rebuild kit covers one side of the front axle and includes:

• Top swivel pin and bearing
• Bottom swivel pin bearing
• Swivel housing oil seal and retaining plate
• Swivel grease sachet (correct quantity for one side)
• Paper gaskets and swivel shims
• Joint washers, seals and small fittings required for a standard swivel rebuild

Using a complete kit like this saves the hassle of ordering individual bits and reduces the risk of getting halfway through the job only to find you are missing a small but important washer or shim.

Vehicle compatibility

• Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130 models from around 1994 to 1998, generally covering late 200Tdi and 300Tdi vehicles between VIN LA and WA
• Suits vehicles using the mid-90s swivel housing pattern corresponding to GA3178P / DA3178P

When to choose this kit

Choose this Defender swivel rebuild kit when the swivel housing and ball surfaces are still smooth and presentable, but you are dealing with leaks, contaminated grease or light play at the hub.  It’s ideal for preventative maintenance on a working Defender, or when you are already doing other front axle jobs such as wheel bearings or brakes and want to freshen up the swivels at the same time.

If the swivel housings and balls are badly worn or corroded, it is usually better value in the long run to fit a complete swivel housing kit with new housings and balls instead of relying on seals alone.