Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop 2nd Edition Nas Rover Manual

47PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR
18.Press each cup into its respective yoke up to
lower land of circlip grooves. Damage may be
caused to cups and seals if cups pass this point.
19.Fit circlips and check no end float exists.
20.Engage spider in yokes of sliding member. Fit
bearing cups and circlips as described in
instructions 14 to 19.
21.Fit grease nipples to spider and sliding member.
22.Apply instructions 14 to 19 to opposite end of
propeller shaft.
23.Fit grease nipple and lubricate.Refit
24.Fit propeller...

PROPELLER SHAFTS
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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
Nm lbf ft
Propeller shaft flange nuts 47............................................... 35 

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...

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Complaint - Oil leaks
An external leak of lubricant 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 2 persons to steady the
axle when lowering or repositioning.
1.Drain brake system.
2.Support rear of chassis.
3.Remove rear road wheels.
4.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
5.Disconnect shock absorbers.
6.Disconnect flexible brake hose at RH chassis
crossmember and vetilation pipe at banjo
connection on axle casing.
7.Disconnect lower links at axle.8.Mark...

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR Refit
16.Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten fixings
to
175 Nm, 130 lbf/ft.
17.If applicable, fit anti-roll bar links to axleSee
REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, anti-roll bar
joint links
.
18.Raise axle and locate road springs.
19.Fit coil spring retaining plates and secure with
fixing bolts.
20.Secure pivot bracket ball joint to axle bracket.
Tighten fixing to
175 Nm, 130 lbf/ft.
21.Reconnect road speed sensor lead plugs and
secure leads to chassis and A frame....

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR
Rear hub components
1.Nut - sensor ring
2.Axle shaft.
3.Axle shaft joint washer.
4.Axle shaft retaining bolt - 5 off.
5.Lock nut.
6.Lock washer.
7.Hub adjusting nut.
8.Spacing washer.9.Outer bearing.
10.Hub.
11.Inner bearing.
12.Grease seal.
13.Brake disc.
14.Disc retaining bolt - 5 off.
15.Sensor ring - engine management
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 64.15.01
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle and support rear axle onto
axle stands. Remove appropriate road wheel....

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR Refit
10.Clean stub axle.
11.Fit hub assembly to stub axle.
12.Fit spacing washer.
13.Fit hub adjusting nut. Tighten to
50 Nm, 37 lbf/ft
ensure hub is free to rotate with no bearing play.
Back off adjusting nut 90°and tighten to
10 Nm,
7 lbf/ft
.
14.Fit a NEW lock washer.
15.Fit locknut. Tighten to
61 Nm, 45 lbf/ft.
16.Tab over lock washer to secure adjusting nut
and locknut.
17.Using a NEW joint washer, fit axle shaft to hub.
Tighten bolts to
65 Nm, 48 lbf/ft.
18.Fit...

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR Refit
7.Ensure mating faces are clean and apply a bead
of RTV sealant to axle case flange.
8.Support differential unit and position on axle
casing.
9.Secure with lock nuts and tighten to
40 Nm,
30lbf/ft.
10.Align marks on flanges and secure propeller
shaft to differential. Tighten bolts to
48 Nm, 35
lbf/ft.
11.Refit half shafts.See Rear hub assembly
12.Refill axle oil with approved lubricant.See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, recommended lubricants and...

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 64.15.14.
REAR HUB COMPONENTS
1.Nut - sensor ring
2.Axle shaft.
3.Axle shaft joint washer.
4.Axle shaft retaining bolt - 5 off.
5.Lock nut.
6.Lock washer.
7.Hub adjusting nut.
8.Spacing washer.9.Outer bearing.
10.Hub.
11.Inner bearing.
12.Grease seal.
13.Brake disc.
14.Disc retaining bolt - 5 off.
15.Sensor ring - engine management