bolt pattern LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2002 Workshop Manual

REAR AXLE
51-14 OVERHAUL
47.Tighten bearing cap bolts to 90 Nm (66.5 lbf.ft).
48.Secure adjusting nuts with new roll pins.
49.Apply Prussian Blue to crown wheel teeth to
check tooth contact.
50.Rotate pinion several times to obtain full tooth
contact.51.A = Normal pattern, the drive pattern should be
centred on the gear teeth. The coast pattern
should be centred on the gear teeth but may be
towards the toe. There should be some
clearance between the pattern and the top of
the gear teeth.
52.B = Backlash correct, thinner pinion shim
required.
53.C = Backlash correct, thicker pinion shim
required.
54.D = Pinion shim correct, decrease backlash.
55.E = Pinion shim correct, increase backlash.
56.Note assembly Torque to Turn when checking
tooth contact. Total Torque to Turn should not
exceed 10.85 Nm (8 lbf.ft).
Reassembly
1.Fit differential assembly.