differential LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1999 User Guide

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR
32.Remove retaining nut and release battery earth
lead from transfer gearbox.
33.Release body harness clips from bracket on top
of transfer gearbox.
34.Lower gearbox jack sufficiently to allow transfer
gearbox lever to clear tunnel.
35.Disconnect Lucars from differential lock warning
lamp switch and multiplug from low ratio detect
switch, and release multiplug from bracket.
36.Remove bolt and release earth leads from RH
side of transfer gearbox.
37.Move the high/low selector lever upwards to gain
access to adjacent nut securing transfer gearbox
to main gearbox.
38.Position a jack to support main gearbox and
engine.
39.Noting their fitted positions, remove 4 bolts
securing transfer gearbox to main gearbox
extension case.
40.Fit 3 guide studsLRT-41-009through transfer
gearbox bolt holes to support it during during
removal.
41.Remove 2 nuts securing transfer gearbox to
main gearbox extension case.
CAUTION: If studs are removed during this
operation, they must be discarded and
new studs fitted.
42.With assistance, remove transfer gearbox from
main gearbox.
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43.If transfer gearbox is to be refitted, remove and
discard input shaft oil seal.
Refit
44.Clean mating faces of main gearbox extension
case and transfer gearbox.
45.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of
transfer gearbox securing bolts and studs.
46.Clean input shaft oil seal recess in transfer
gearbox.
47.Lubricate new input shaft oil seal with transfer
gearbox oil.
48.Using toolLRT-37-014, fit input shaft oil seal, lip
side facing inwards.49.Ensure guide studsLRT-41-009are fitted in
main gearbox extension case.
CAUTION: If securing studs were removed
during transfer gearbox removal, apply
Loctite 290 to threads of new studs; fit
studs and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
50.Secure transfer gearbox to support plate
LRT-99-010, fit and tighten 4 bolts.
51.Raise transmission hoist until transfer gearbox
can be located over guide studsLRT-41-009.
52.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of securing bolts
and studs.
53.Fit and lightly tighten 2 nuts to secure transfer
gearbox to main gearbox extension case.
54.Remove guide studsLRT-41-009.
55.Ensuring bolts are in their original fitted
locations, fit and lightly tighten 4 bolts to secure
transfer gearbox to main gearbox extension
case.
56.Progressively tighten nuts and bolts to45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
57.Position earth leads to RH side of transfer
gearbox, fit and tighten bolt.
58.Connect low ratio detect switch multiplug and
secure to bracket. Connect Lucars to differential
lock warning lamp switch.
59.Raise gearbox jack and guide transfer gearbox
lever through tunnel.
60.Connect body harness clips to bracket on top of
transfer gearbox.
61.Position earth lead to transfer gearbox, tighten
nut to45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
62.Connect speed sensor multiplug and secure
harness in clip.
63.Position heat shield to LH mounting, fit
mountings and brackets and tighten bolts to85
Nm (63 lbf.ft).
64.Fit nuts securing RH and LH mountings and
tighten to48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
65.Position breather pipe to transfer gear box, fit
new sealing washers and tighten banjo bolts to
15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
66.Remove bolts securing support plate to gearbox
jack.
67.Remove bolts securingLRT-99-010to transfer
gearbox.
68.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of bottom cover
securing bolts, fit bolts and tighten to25 Nm (18
lbf.ft)
69.Position differential lock control rod and secure
with retaining clip.
70.Clean rear propeller shaft to brake drum flange
mating faces.
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REPAIR SWITCH - DIFFERENTIAL LOCK WARNING LAMP
Service repair no - 41.20.34
Remove
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove gear lever knobs.
4.Remove gearbox tunnel carpet.
5.Remove gear lever (s) gaiter.
6.Release and remove insulation pad from around
gear levers.
7.Remove 2 screws securing relay/fuse panel and
collect 2 spacers.
8.Release bulkhead carpet from LH side of tunnel
and move aside.
9.Remove 2 bolts securing hand-brake lever to
body and move aside.
10.Remove 13 screws securing tunnel cover.
11.Release and remove tunnel cover.
12.Disconnect Lucars from differential lock warning
lamp switch.
13.Loosen and remove switch.
NOTE: Locknut fitted in place of spacer on
early transfer boxes.
14.Remove locknut/spacer from switch.
Refit
15.Clean switch, locknut/spacer and mating face on
gearbox.
16.Fit locknutnut/spacer to switch with counterbore
on spacer positioned towards switch head.
NOTE: To ensure that the switch setting is
correct, make sure the spacer is fully
tightened to switch head, (no gap).
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41TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR 17.Apply Hylomar PL32 sealant to switch threads.
18.Position switch into gearbox housing until
locknut/spacer bottoms out on housing.
19. Switches fitted with spacer:Tighten spacer
securing differential lock switch to11 Nm (8
lbf.ft).
20.Connect Lucars to switch.
21. Switches fitted with locknut:Adjust switch.
See Adjustment.
22.Fit and align tunnel cover, fit and tighten screws.
23.Fit hand-brake lever and tighten bolts to25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
24.Secure bulkhead carpet to LH side of tunnel.
25.Position relay/fuse panel, fit spacers and tighten
screws.
26.Fit insulation pad around gear levers.
27.Fit gear lever (s) gaiter.
28.Fit gearbox tunnel carpet.
29.Fit gear lever knobs.
30.Reconnect battery negative lead.
31.Fit battery cover.SEAL - INPUT SHAFT
Service repair no - 41.20.50
Remove
1.Remove transfer gearbox.See this Section.
2.Remove and discard input shaft oil seal from
transfer gearbox.
Refit
3.Clean oil seal recess in transfer gearbox.
4.Lubricate new oil seal with transfer gearbox oil.
5.UsingLRT-37-014, fit input shaft seal to transfer
gearbox.
6.Fit transfer gearbox.See this Section.
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10.Fit new seal usingLRT-41-012.
NOTE: Use end of tool marked’REAR’to
fit seal.
11.Position drive flange, fit new felt and steel
washers.
12.PositionLRT-51-003fit and tighten new drive
flange nut to148 Nm (109 lbf.ft).
13.Position brake drum and tighten screw.
14.Tighten adjuster bolt to25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)then
back off 1 1/2 turns.
15.Check that brake drum is free to rotate.
16.Fit propeller shaft.See PROPELLER SHAFTS,
Repair.
17.Top-up transfer gearbox oil.GASKET - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING
Service repair no - 41.20.55
Remove
1.Drain transfer gearbox oil.See
MAINTENANCE ,
2.Remove rear output shaft seal.See this
Section.
3.Mark output shaft housing to main casing for
assembly purposes.
4.Note position of shoulder bolt, remove 6 bolts
securing housing to main casing.
Refit
5.Clean output shaft housing, mating face on main
casing and sealant from bolt threads.
6.Apply Hylosil RTV 102 to mating flange on
output shaft housing.
7.Fit output shaft housing to main casing ensuring
that splines of output shaft are engaged in
differential.
8.Apply Loctite 290 to bolt threads.
9.Fit bolts and tighten by diagonal selection to45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
10.Fit rear output shaft seal.See this Section.
11.Fill transfer gearbox with oil.See
MAINTENANCE ,
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PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR PROPELLER SHAFT - FRONT
Service repair no - 47.15.02
Remove
1.Remove underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
NOTE: To remove the underbelly panel,
the propeller shaft has to be released from
the front differential flange.
2.Mark propeller shaft to transfer gearbox.
3.Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to
transfer gearbox flange.
4.Remove propeller shaft.
Refit
5.Clean propeller shaft flanges and mating faces.
6.Position propeller shaft to transfer gearbox
flange and tighten nuts to48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
7.Fit underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.PROPELLER SHAFT - REAR
Service repair no - 47.15.03
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2.Using a centre punch, mark relationship of
propeller shaft flanges.
3.Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to park
brake flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
4.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to rear axle flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
5.Release propeller shaft from park brake.
6.Remove propeller shaft.
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51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
CONTENTS
Page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION 1.....................................................................................................
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 1.............................................................................................
REPAIR
REAR AXLE 1.........................................................................................................
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90 3...............................................................................
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90 5........................................................................
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 110/130 1...............................................................
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90 10.............................................................................
REAR STUB AXLE - 90 12.....................................................................................
REAR STUB AXLE - 110/130 13............................................................................
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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 prevent the differential oil mixing with
the hub grease and the inner seals prevent dirt
ingress into the hub.
Ventilation
Ventilation of the hub bearings is through the outer oil
seals and the differential ventilation pipe, which
terminates at a high level.
Rear axle hub - 90
1.Axle casing
2.Ventilation pipe
3.Axle shaft
4.Wheel studs and hub
5.Wheel bearing stub axle6.Wheel bearings
7.Inner hub seal
8.Outer hub/axle shaft seal
9.Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts
10.Brake disc
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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 internal
pressure to force oil past the seals.
See’Description and Operation’for illustrations of oil
seal locations.
When investigating hub seal leaks check the grease
for dilution with oil. Also check the differential oil level,
for signs of metal particles in the oil and the condition
of internal seals.
If the vehicle is driven in deep water with defective oil
seals, water may contaminate the lubricants and raise
the differential oil level, giving a false impression that
the housing has been over filled.
Do not assume that a high oil level in the
differential is due to over filling or, that a low level
is because of an external leak.
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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 and propeller shaft flanges with
identification marks for assembly.
9.Remove 4 nuts and bolts, lower propeller shaft
and tie to one side.
10.Disconnect pivot bracket ball joint at axle
bracket.
11.Release bolts and remove coil spring retaining
plates.
12.Lower axle and remove road springs.
13.If applicable, remove anti-roll bar links at axle
See REAR SUSPENSION, Repair. anti-roll
bar.
14.Remove axle assembly.
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