Ciaran O’C hi mate I've always tested it on the vehicle but as long as you are careful you don't damage the ends and you can get a big enough tool with enough leverage to go over and check it I'm sure it's possible
Best to wrap the long (hardened steel) lever with cloth to prevent any damage to the (softer) alloy wheel, especially as you say it requires a lot of force to turn the wheel...
very true mate I've even seen people squash the water pipes go into it as well because they're trying to do something different and don't realise what they're doing
Hi, I've seen a strip down of a vcu but they all show a vcu that's totally free, in other words not providing any drive to the rear, mine however is seized solid, luckily I took the prop off before it did any further damage. would it work normally if I stripped it and serviced it do you think.
Hi ya hope you can answer this. I'm getting conflicting reports on using this technique. I read an article that says this won't work and others that say it should be done with the front wheel jacked up etc... I'm doing my best to work my way through the conflicting arguments. You seem to know what your doing and have a great channel for help with Land Rovers so I'm going to give you the final say. Is this test just part of wider testing or is it normally the one that answers the question as to whether or not you need a new VCU. Please help?
I did this test yesterday after changed diff mount. When hippo still rise from back with hand brake was down and front wheels are on ground. I moved the back wheel by my hand it spins easily. Does it mean vcu is worse working good?
