Freelander with a noisy rear differential

Freelander TD4
Freelander TD4

This 2005 Landrover Freelander TD4 came in with what we thought was a noisy wheel bearing.

We road tested the car and was pretty sure from that from the test that the noise was coming from underside the vehicle and not from the road wheels.

When putting it on a ramp we noticed straight away an oil leak coming from the rear differential. We suspected that the differential bearings were worn due to the lack of lubrication. After speaking to main dealer it appeared that the differentials failing on these are quite common.

New differential fitted
New differential fitted

We replaced with a new differential and a new front mount. Topped up the oils and road tested. All fine and no further noises were heard. Not too bad a job to do and reasonably priced.