Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 3rd Edition Rover Manual

47PROPELLER SHAFTS
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OVERHAUL PROPELLOR SHAFT - REAR
Service repair no - 47.15.12
Remove
1.Remove rear propeller shaft.See Repair.
2.Thoroughly examine universal joint for signs of
damage or wear.
3.Clean universal joint bearing cups and circlips.
CAUTION: To ensure correct assembly
and reduce possibility of imbalance,
before removing propeller shaft joint mark
position of spider pin relative to journal yoke ears.
4.Remove circlips.
5.Remove grease nipple.
6.Tap yokes to eject bearing cups.
7.Remove...

51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION 1.....................................................................................................
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 1.............................................................................................
REPAIR
REAR AXLE 1.........................................................................................................
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90...

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The welded steel rear axle casing houses a separate
spiral bevel type differential unit, which is off set to the
right of the vehicle centre line. The differential unit
drives the rear wheels via the axle shafts and fully
floating hubs which are mounted on tapered roller
bearings.
Lubrication
The differential is lubricated with oil and the hub
bearings with grease.The hub bearings are fitted with inner and outer seals.
The outer seals...

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear axle hub - 110/130
1.Axle casing
2.Ventilation pipe
3.Axle shaft
4.Wheel studs and hub
5.Wheel bearing stub axle
6.Wheel bearings
7.Inner hub seal8.Outer hub/axle shaft seal
9.Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts
10.Brake disc
11.Drive flange
12.Drive shaft circlip
13.Dust cap 

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Complaint - Oil leaks
An external leak of lubrication from the hub seals can
be caused by a faulty internal seal. For example, if the
seals which separate the differential from the hubs are
faulty and the vehicle is operating or parked on an
embankment, oil from the differential may flood one
hub resulting in a lack of lubrication in the differential.
When a seal is found to be leaking check the axle
ventilation system, as a blockage can cause...

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REAR AXLE
Service repair no - 51.25.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
the axle when lowering or repositioning
axle.
1.Drain brake system.
2.Support chassis rear.
3.Remove road wheels.
4.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
5.Disconnect shock absorbers.
6.Disconnect flexible brake hose at RH chassis
side member and breather hose at banjo
connection on axle casing.
7.Disconnect lower links at axle.8.Mark differential...

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR Refit
15.Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten fixings
to176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
16.If applicable, fit anti-roll bar links to axleSee
REAR SUSPENSION, Repair. Anti-roll bar
links.
17.Raise axle and locate road springs.
18.Fit coil spring retaining plates and secure with
fixing bolts.
19.Secure pivot bracket ball joint to axle bracket.
Tighten fixing to176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
20.Align propeller shaft to differential drive flange
and tighten fixings to47 Nm (35 lbf/ft)....

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90
Service repair no - 64.15.01
Remove
1.Place rear axle onto axle stands and remove
road wheel.
2.Release brake hose clips and remove brake
caliper bolts. Secure to one side.
WARNING: Take care not to kink brake
hose.
3.Remove 5 bolts and withdraw axle shaft.
4.Remove joint washer.
5.Bend back lock washer tabs.
6.Remove locknut and lock washer.
7.Remove hub adjusting nut.
8.Remove spacing washer.
9.Remove hub and brake disc assembly complete
with...