LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

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
coupling from spigot at differential and withdraw
shaft.
NOTE: For replacement of spigot (pinion
flange centralising peg).
See REAR AXLE
AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Axle
Differential Assembly
Overhaul
Service repair no - 47.15.12
NOTE: Refer to front propeller shaft
overhaul procedure for gearbox end of
shaft. The SGF rubber coupling is a
non-serviceable item.
Refit
5.Locate flexible coupling over spigot, align
scribed marks and secure at transfer gearbox.
Tighten to
47 Nm.
6.Secure flexible coupling to axle flange with three
nuts and bolts and Tighten to
78 Nm.
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
NOTE: Flexible coupling should only be
removed if a new coupling is to be fitted.
Remove
1.Remove rear propeller shaft.
See Rear
Propeller Shaft.
2.Remove nuts and bolts securing flexible
coupling to propeller shaft.
Refit
3.Reverse removal procedure. Fit nuts and bolts.
Tighten to
78 Nm.

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 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.
The wheel hubs on axles with ABS brakes share the
same construction to non ABS axles except for the
addition of a sensor ring 11 on the brake disc 10.
Rear axle hub
1. Axle casing
2. Ventilation pipe
3. Axle shaft
4. Wheel studs and hub
5. Wheel bearing stub axle
6. Wheel bearings (2)7. Inner hub seal
8. Outer hub/axle shaft seal
9. Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts (2)
10. Brake disc
11. Sensor ring, ABS

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 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. Check also the differential level
and oil for metal particles 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 level giving a false impression that the
housing has been overfilled with oil.
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.

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 at axle.
9.Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges with
identification marks for assembly. Remove four
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.Disconnect anti-roll[sway] bar links to axle.
See
REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-Roll[Sway]
Bar Ball Joint Links
14.Remove axle assembly.
Refit
15.Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten to
176
Nm
16.Reverse removal procedure.
17.Tighten pivot bracket ball joint to axle to
176 Nm.
18.Tighten propeller shaft to differential drive flange
to
47 Nm
19.Bleed brake system.See BRAKES, Repair,
Brake System Bleed

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 equal amounts off each face.REAR BRAKE DISCS ABS
Service repair no - 70.11.11.
Remove
1.Remove rear hub assembly.
See Rear Hub
Assembly
2.Remove five nyloc nuts.
3.Remove sensor ring.
4.Remove five hub to disc retaining bolts.
5.Remove disc from hub.
Refit
6.Fit disc onto hub.
7.Apply loctite 270 and fit hub to disc retaining
bolts. Tighten to
73 Nm.
8.Using new nyloc nuts fit sensor ring.
9.Check total disc run out, this must not exceed
0,15 mm. If necessary reposition disc.
10.Fit hub assembly.
See Rear Hub Assembly
Disc reclamation
11.Check disc thickness. This dimension may be
reduced to a minimum thickness of 12 mm.
Machine equal amounts off each face.

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
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 five 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 bearings.REAR HUB COMPONENTS
1. Sensor ring retaining nut ABS.
2. Axle shaft.
3. Axle shaft joint washer.
4. Axle shaft retaining bolt (five 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 (five off).
15. Sensor ring ABS.

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REPAIR Refit
10.Clean stub axle. Retract ABS sensor slightly
from sensor sleeve, if applicable
11.Fit hub assembly to stub axle.
12.Fit spacing washer.
13.Fit hub adjusting nut. Tighten to
61 Nm.
Back off adjusting nut 90°. Tighten to4 Nm.
This will give the required hub end float of
0,010mm
14.Fit a new lock washer.
15.Fit locknut. Tighten to61 Nm.
16.Tab over lock washer to secure adjusting nut
and locknut.
17.Using a new joint washer fit axle shaft to hub,
secure with five bolts. Tighten to
65 Nm.
18.Fit brake caliper. Tighten to82 Nm.
Secure brake pipes to axle casing.
19.If applicable, set ABS brakes sensor.
Push sensor in until it touches sensor ring then
rotate hub to set sensor.
20.Fit road wheel, remove axle stands and final
tighten road wheel nuts to
126 Nm.
21.Operate footbrake to locate brake pads before
driving vehicle.

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL AXLE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 51.15.07.
DISMANTLE
NOTE: Mark differential components so
their original positions relative to other
components is maintained. Bearing caps
must not be interchanged.
1.Remove axle shafts then differential assembly
fom axle.
2.Remove roll pin securing bearing nut locking
fingers to bearing caps. Remove locking fingers.
3.Loosen bearing cap bolts and mark caps for
assembly.
4.Using service tool LRT-54-508, remove bearing
adjusting nuts.
5.Remove bearing cap bolts and bearing caps.
6.Remove crown wheel differential unit and
bearings.
Remove pinion FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
ONLY
7.Remove pinion flange nut using service tool
LRT-51-003 to restrain flange.
8.Remove washer and pinion drive flange.
9.Remove pinion complete with bearing and outer
bearing shims.
10.Remove pinion flange oil seal, spacer and
bearing.
Remove pinion REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL ONLY
7.Remove pinion flange centralizing peg using
service tool LRT-51-008.
8.Remove pinion flange nut using service tool
LRT-51-003 to restrain flange.
9.Remove pinion complete with bearing and outer
bearing shims.
10.Remove pinion flange oil seal and bearing.
11.Using service tool LRT-54-505, remove pinion
head bearing track and shim and drive out outer
bearing of differential housing.

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OVERHAUL
12.Remove pinion head bearing with service tool
LRT-99-002.
13.Remove bolts and washers securing crown
wheel to differential flange. Remove crown
wheel.
14.Remove differential carrier bearings.
15.Remove circlips and extract differential cross
shaft.
16.Withdraw differential gears and pinions.
17.Clean all components.
INSPECTION
18.Check all bearings for wear and pitting.
19.Check all gears for wear, scuffing, pitting and
damaged teeth.
20.Supplied as matched sets are: crown wheel and
pinion, pinion housing and bearing caps.
ASSEMBLE
Differential gears
21.Fit differential gears to differential housing.
22.Fit differential cross shaft and circlips.