LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1999 Workshop Manual

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OVERHAUL 86.Before adjusting shim thickness, check pinion
face marking and if it has a plus (+) figure,
subtract that from shim thickness figure obtained
in previous instruction. Alternatively if pinion has
a minus (-) figure, add amount to shim thickness
figure.
87.Adjust shim thickness under pinion inner cup as
necessary, by amount determined in instructions
85 and 86.
88.Recheck pinion height setting instructions 82 to
84. If setting is correct, mean reading on dial
gauge will agree with figure marked on pinion
end face. For example, with an end face marking
of +3, dial gauge reading should indicate that
pinion is 0.003 in (0.0762 mm) below nominal.
89.When pinion setting is satisfactory, temporarily
remove pinion outer bearing.
90.Fit a new collapsable bearing spacer, flared end
outward, to drive pinion and refit outer bearing.
91.Fit pinion oil seal.
92.Fit oil seal gasket.
93.Fit pinion oil seal, lipped side first, using general
purpose grease or, where available, a
molybdenum disulphide based grease on seal
lip, usingLRT-51-002to drift in seal.
94.Fit coupling flange and plain washer and loosely
fit a new flange nut. SecureLRT-51-003to
coupling flange, using slave fixings.
95.Alternately tighten flange nut and check drive
pinion resistance to rotation until following
figures are achieved, as applicable:
A.Assemblies re-using original pinion bearings:
17,3 to 34,5 kgf cm.
B.Assemblies with new pinion bearings: 34,5 to
46,0 kgf cm.
NOTE: Once the bearing spacer has
started to collapse the torque resistance
build-up is rapid, therefore check
frequently, using a spring balance, to ensure the
correct figures are not exceeded, otherwise a new
collapsable bearing spacer will be required.
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OVERHAUL Differential backlash checks
96.Pick up differential unit as left after instruction
52.
97.Fit differential unit and lever unit away from drive
pinion until opposite bearing cup is seated
against housing. Do not tilt unit.
98.Install a dial gauge on casing with its stylus
resting on back face of crown wheel. Zero the
gauge.
99.Lever differential unit to engage crown wheel
teeth in full mesh with drive pinion teeth. Do not
tilt unit.
100.Note total reading obtained on dial gauge.
101.From this figure subtract 0,25 mm to obtain
correct crown wheel backlash when fitted. The
result indicates value of shimming to be fitted
between differential case and bearing cone at
crown wheel side of differential.
102.Fit shim value determined in instruction 101,
taking shims from pack previously determined
during’Differential bearing adjustment’checks,
instructions 57 to 62LRT-51-500details 1 and 2,
pressLRT-99-002, andLRT-51-504.
103.Fit remaining shims from instruction 101 to
opposite side of differential.LRT-51-501details
1 and 2, pressLRT-99-002, andLRT-51-504.
104.Fit differential unit with shims and bearings to
axle casing, using axle compressorLRT-51-503
.
105.Remove axle compressor106.Fit bearing caps in their correct position,
referring to relationship markings on caps and on
axle casing.
107.Tighten bearing caps fixings to135 Nm (100
lbf/ft).
108.Mount a dial gauge on axle casing with stylus
resting on a crown wheel tooth.
109.Prevent drive pinion from rotating and check
crown wheel backlash which must be 0,15 to
0,27 mm. If backlash is not within specified
limits, repeat differential backlash checks,
instructions 96 to 102 looking for possible errors.
110.Fit differential cover and new gasket, coating
both sides of gasket with Hylomar PL 32M or an
equivalent non-setting sealant. Torque load for
fixings is30 Nm (22 lbf/ft).
111.Reverse instructions 3 to 5 and coat threads of
hub driving member bolts with Loctite’Studlock’
grade CVX and fit and tighten bolts evenly to
correct torque.
112.Fit rear axle assembly to vehicleSee Repair.
Rear axle.
113.Replenish differential with recommended
lubricantSee LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information. Recommended
lubricants and fluids. After initial axle run,
check oil level and replenish as necessary to
filler/level plug hole.
114.Where major running parts have been replaced
during servicing, it is a recommended practice to
allow axle assembly to’run in’by avoiding,
where possible, heavy loads and high speeds
during initial running.
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OVERHAUL REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90
Service repair no - 64.15.13.
1.Remove rear hubSee Repair. Rear hub
assembly.
2.Remove outer bearing.
3.Mark, for reassembly, position of hub to brake
disc.4.Remove 5 bolts and separate hub from brake
disc.
WARNING: A maximum of two road wheel
retaining studs can be renewed. Should
more studs be unserviceable fit new hub
with studs.
5.Remove grease seal and inner bearing from
hub.
6.Remove inner and outer bearing tracks.
REAR HUB COMPONENTS - 90
1.Axle shaft.
2.Axle shaft joint washer.
3.Axle shaft retaining bolt.
4.Lock nut.
5.Lock washer.
6.Hub adjusting nut.
7.Spacing washer.8.Outer bearing.
9.Hub.
10.Inner bearing.
11.Grease seal.
12.Brake disc.
13.Disc retaining bolt.
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OVERHAUL
Refit
7.Clean hub and fit inner and outer bearing tracks.
8.Pack hub inner bearing with grease and fit to
hub.
9.With lip side leading, fit a new seal flush with
rear face of hub. Using service toolLRT-54-003
(LST137)seal replacer and drift. Apply grease
between seal lips.10.Assemble brake disc to hub, line up reassembly
marks. Applying Loctite 270, fit and tighten
retaining bolts to73 Nm (54 lbf/ft).
11.Pack hub outer bearing with grease and fit to
hub.
12.Fit rear hub assemblySee Repair. Rear hub
assembly.
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OVERHAUL REAR STUB AXLE - 90
Service repair no - 64.15.22.
STUB AXLE COMPONENTS
1.Stub axle to axle casing bolt.
2.Mud shield.
3.Stub axle.
4.Stub axle joint washer.
5.Axle case.Overhaul
1.Remove hub assemblySee Repair. Rear hub
assembly.
2.Remove 6 bolts from stub axle to axle casing.
3.Remove mud shield.
4.Remove stub axle and joint washer.
Renew rear stub axle oil seal
5.Remove and discard oil seal. Lubricate seal and
lip with EP90 oil. Using special toolLRT-51-004
(LST 138)fit new oil seal lip side trailing so that
seal is flush with rear face of stub axle.
Refit
6.Fit new joint washer, stub axle and mud shield
bolts. Tighten bolts to65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
7.Refit hub assemblySee Repair. Rear Hub
Assembly.
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OVERHAUL REAR STUB AXLE - 110/130
Service repair no - 64.15.22
STUB AXLE COMPONENTS
1.Rear axle shaft
2.Stub axle to axle casing bolt
3.Mud shield
4.Stub axle
5.Stub axle joint washer
6.Axle caseOverhaul
1.Remove hub assemblySee REAR
SUSPENSION, Repair. Rear hub bearing.
2.Remove 6 bolts from stub axle to axle casing.
3.Remove mud shield.
4.Remove stub axle and joint washer.
5.Remove rear axle shaft from axle casing.
Renew rear stub axle oil seal
6.Remove and discard oil seal. Lubricate seal and
lip EP90 oil. Using special toolLRT-51-004
(LST138) fit new seal lip side trailing so that seal
is flush with rear face of stub axle.
Refit
7.Fit new joint washer, stub axle and mud shield.
Tighten bolts to65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
8.Fit rear axle shaft, avoid damaging stub axle
seal.
9.Refit hub assemblySee REAR SUSPENSION,
Repair. Rear hub bearing.
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54 - FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION 1.....................................................................................................
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 1.............................................................................................
REPAIR
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 1..................................................................................
OVERHAUL
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL 1......................................................................................
FRONT HUB 1........................................................................................................
FRONT STUB AXLE, CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT AND SWIVEL PIN
HOUSING 3............................................................................................................
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The welded steel front 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 front wheels via the axle shafts and
constant velocity joints which are totally enclosed in
the spherical and swivel housings.The front wheels are pivoted on tape roller bearings at
the top and bottom of the swivel housing. The wheel
hubs on all axles are supported by two taper bearings
and driven by drive flanges which are splined to the
one piece, stub shaft/constant velocity joint.
Front axle hub and swivel housing
1.Axle casing
2.Ventilation pipe
3.Axle shaft
4.Wheel studs and hub
5.Stub axle
6.Wheel bearings
7.Inner and outer hub seals
8.Axle shaft seal
9.Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts
10.Brake disc
11.Drive flange
12.Shim washer and circlip13.Dust cap
14.Constant velocity joint/shaft
15.Thrust collar for CV joint
16.Roller bearing
17.Spacer
18.Circlip
19.Top and bottom swivel taper bearing
20.Top and bottom swivel pins
21.Spherical housing, seal and retainer
22.Swivel housing
23.Constant velocity shaft seal
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