Land Rover Range Rover Classic Workshop 1995 Rover Manual

PROPELLER SHAFTS
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS VIBRATION HARSHNESS
1.Check that the propeller shaft universal joints
and sliding splines are not siezed or worn and
that the shafts are correctly aligned.
NOTE: In the event that both shafts are
satisfactory, but the vibration/harshness is
still present, the transfer box and balance
of the road wheels should be checked.
For transfer box faults.
See TRANSFER GEARBOX,
Fault diagnosis, Borg Warner Symptoms
For balance of road wheels.See WHEELS AND
TYRES, Repair, Wheel...

PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Service repair no - 47.15.02 - Front
Remove
1.Place vehicle over pit or on a ramp [hoist].
2.Remove nuts from each end of propeller shaft.
Remove shaft.
3.Scribe alignment marks on flanges at both ends
of propeller shaft to ensure correct refitting.
Service repair no - 47.15.11
Overhaul
4.Thoroughly examine universal joint for signs of
damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
5.Clean universal joint bearing cups and circlips.
CAUTION: To ensure correct...

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 SHAFTS
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REPAIR SPIDER ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
1. Circlip
2. Bearing cup
3. Nylatron washer
4. Needle rollers (27 per cup)
5. Seal retainer and seal 

47PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Service repair no - 47.15.03
NOTE: SGF rubber coupling should be left
attached to propeller shaft. Only remove
coupling from propeller shaft if
replacement is required.
Remove
1.Scribe alignment marks on flanges at both ends
of propeller shaft to ensure correct refitting.
2.Remove three nuts and bolts securing flexible
coupling to axle flange.
3.Remove nuts securing propeller shaft flange to
transfer gearbox.
4.Raise propeller shaft at gearbox end detach...

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 fittedwith 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 lubrication from the hub seals can
be caused by a faulty internal seal. For example, if the
internal 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 causing a leak and leave the differential
lacking lubrication.
When a seal is found to be leaking check the axle
ventilation system, as a...

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 ABS wiring harness multi-plug at
jump hose bracket, if applicable.
6.Disconnect shock absorbers.
7.Disconnect flexible brake hose at connection
under floor.
8.Disconnect lower links...

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REAR BRAKE DISC NON ABS
Service repair no - 70.10.11.
Remove
1.Remove rear hub assembly.
See Rear Hub
Assembly
2.Remove disc bolts.
3.Remove disc from rear hub.
Refit
4.Fit disc to rear hub.
5.Fit disc bolts. Tighten to
73 Nm.
6.Check total disc run out, this must not exceed
0,15 mm. If necessary reposition disc.
7.Fit rear hub assembly.See Rear Hub
Assembly
Disc reclamation
8.Check disc thickness. This dimension may be
reduced to minimum thickness of 12 mm.
Machine...