-5 Driveshafts & Final Drive
0
Fixing
11. TORQUE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Tightening Torque
(Nm)
'A' frame to differential 85 - 115
'A' frame to wide mountina bracket 72 - 98
ABS sensor to hub carrier
Axle shaft hub nut
* See repair operations 47.10.01 and 64.15.14 & 15 this don
8- 10
304 - 336 *
Axle shaft to output flange
Bush,
'A' frame lower mounting to body
81 -99
80
- 100
Centre drive shaft bearing to crossmember 19 - 27
Crossmember to bodv 19 - 27
Differential nose to wide mounting bracket - 34 - 46
Issue 1 August 1994 iv X300 VSM
Differential strut to bodv 85 - 95
Drive shaft to auto-gearbox flange
Drive shaft flexible coupling to pinion flange 33 - 45
71
-83
Exhaust joint 'Olive'
Exhaust joint 'Torca clamp' -. 14-18
60
- 80
Exhaust mounting to wide mounting bracket
Final drive unit to wide mounting bracket at differential 'nose'
Hub carrier fulcrum 22-88
34
- 46
80
- 100 ___
Lower shock absorber bolt
Mounting bracket
('A' frame) to body (inner)
Mountina bracket
('A' frame) to bodv (outer)
- 80- 100
40 - 50
80 - 100
Oil drain plug __ 26 - 34
Oil filler DIU~ 20 - 26
Output shaft housing to differential case
Pendulum assembly to differential
Pinion drive flange nut
* See repair operation 5120.01 this section
Road wheel -Alloy
Road wheel - Steel
Upper link to differential
Rear
mounting bracket to differential
52 - 58
160
- 200
Minimum 135 *
85 - 105
88 - 102
68
-82
72
- 98 ~~~~~
Upper
link to wide mounting bracket & 'A' frame
Wide mounting bracket to
'A' frame
85-115
85
-115
Wishbone pivot nut
Wishbone tie to differential stud 80 - 100
85 - 105
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.1 MAJOR COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Power is transmitted from the gearbox to the final drive unit via a two piece drive shaft (formerly known as ‘propeller
shaft’) which is supported by a center bearing. Isolation from vibration and transmitted harshness is suppressed by
rubber mounting of both the center bearing and the connection of the drive shaft to differential drive flange.
The
hypoid final drive assembly is available with either a conventional, or a limited slip differential.
The limited slip, ‘Powr
-LoK unit may be identified by either a tag carrying the legend ’PC or a label with an ‘X, both
to be found on the rear cover.
U
Forged axle shafts (formerly known as ‘drive shaft’) transmit drive from the differential to the rear wheels, each shaft
having two universal joints. The axle shaft acts as an upper suspension link and controls static wheel camber by insertion of appropriate shims between the final drive unit and axle shaft inner flanges. Each axle shaft is supported
at the outer end by preloaded taper roller bearings housed in a cast aluminium hub carrier.
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.3
SRO 51.10.24
Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Support the vehicle at the rear.
OUTPUT SHAFT END FLOAT, CHECK
Mount a dial test indicator (DTI) to the differential housing with the probe resting on the output shaft flange (DTI probe must be parallel to the output shaft center line and NOT at an angle).
. Push the wheel 1 shaft assembly inwards and zero the DTI; pull outwards and note the reading.
. If the end float exceeds 0,15 mm; firstly verify the shim preload and if this is found to be correct, renew the output
shaft bearing. See 51.10.22. this section, for shim check and renew operations.
9.4
SRO 51.20.19
rn Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
See operation 51.10.22. this section, for process detail, less bearing 1 oil seal renew.
OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING ‘0’ RING, RENEW
Prior to removal of shaft assembly check output shaft end float in accordance with operation 51.10.24.
9.5 OIL SEAL - PINION FLANGE, RENEW
SRO 51.20.01
. Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Support the vehicle at the rear.
. Disconnect main handbrake cable at compensator.
’Match mark‘ the FLEXIBLE COUPLING to the differential DRIVE FLANGE and remove fixings.
Remove fixings center bearing to crossmember and push drive shaft rear section forward to disengage from pinion
spigot.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the drive
shaft flange.
Support the drive shaft, do not allow it to hang.
9 ‘Match mark‘ the drive flange retaining nut to both the pinion and the drive flange (Fig. 1).
. Slacken the flange retaining nut approximately half a turn and retighten to the ‘match mark‘ noting the required force.
. Remove the retaining nut, washer and drive flange.
CAUTION: Use only special tools; 18G 1205 to restrict rotation and JD 156 to remove drive flange.
. Inspect the drive flange oil seal surface for damage corrosion or grooving and replace as necessary.
. Remove oil seal from differential case taking care not to damage the machined counterbore.
rn Clean seal counterbore.
. Using special tool JD 198 fit replacement oil seal to differential case ensuring that, seal is square, fully seated and
If the force does NOT exceed 135 Nm, the final drive unit MUST be replaced.
Do not use abrasive cloth, or paper, to remove imperfections from the seal surface.
the
lip spring is not dislodged.
Apply grease to drive flange seal diameter and refit the flange to the pinion in the original position.
U: Do not hammer the drive flange onto the pinion; pull down with the drive flange nut.
Tighten the drive flange nut to the original noted torque PLUS 10%.
* Check that the pinion spigot radial run-out is to specifica- tion.
Fitting and reassembly is the reversal of this procedure en
- suring that drive shaft fixings are renewed and that the
shaft is aligned in accordance with Sub-Section 9.2.
Correct the final drive oil level if required.
. Tighten all fixings to specification.
Fig. 1
0
Issue 1 August 1994 4 X300 VSM
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.6 OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING, RENEW
@ SRO 51.10.22
9.7
SRO 51.20.04
. Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Support the vehicle at the rear and remove the rear road wheel (or wheels).
9 'Match mark' the axle shaft flange to the output shaft flange and remove fixings, note camber shim.
. Thoroughly clean the area around the output shaft housing and differential case.
. Release fixings and remove output shaft assembly, discard '0' ring.
. Mark bearing retaining collar axially and drill 3 off holes 4,O mm diameter equally spaced, to a MAXIMUM depth of
. With a suitable chisel (2 Fig. 1) strike the collar across the three drilled holes to relieve tension within the steel.
CAUTION: Do not drill into the output shaft, it is not necessary to break the inside diameter of the collar. There is
no need to to split the collar when chiselling.
Using a suitable press, remove bearing and collar, remove the oil seal and discard it along with bearing.
CAUTION: The original bearing must NOT be cleaned and reused; always renew it.
Inspect the output shaft oil seal surface for damage corrosion or grooving and replace as necessary.
W:
OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL, RENEW
5,O mm (1 Fig. 1).
Do not use abrasive cloth or paper to remove imperfections from the seal surface
. Using special tools JD 550-1 and 18G 134, assemble new oil seal to housing, ensuring that the seal top face is 1,8 mm below the housing top face and NOT down on the counterbore face.
Lubricate the output shaft seal diameter and oil seal lip and position the housing assembly to the shaft.
Using special tool SL 7 and a suitable press, assemble bearing to output shaft.
. Using special tool SL 7 and a suitable press, assemble retaining collar to output shaft.
= Fit the original shims and using hand pressure only to seat the assembly, check that theclearance between the output
. Using a new '0' ring and sealant on the mating faces, assemble the output shaft assembly to the differential case.
. Fitting and reassembly is the reversal of this procedure ensuring that all fixings are tightened to specification and
shaft
housing and differential case is in the range
0,05 to 0,13 mm. Shim to suit if not in this range.
See Sub
-Section 9.3 Output Shaft End Float Check.
new locking nuts are used.
Correct the final drive oil level
if required.
Issue 1 August 1994 X300 VSM
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.8 FINAL DRWE UNIT RENEW
SRO 51.25.13
. Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Support the vehicle at the rear and remove the rear road
wheels.
Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multi-plug at RH hub
carrier and remove tie straps from wishbone. Release
ABS speed sensors at
RH and LH hub carriers and remove
tie straps from wishbones.
. Remove rear brake calipers, see Section 12, and support
at bump stop. Disconnect main handbrake cable at com- pensator, short cables at joining piece and remove com- pensator.
. Remove fixings, FLEXIBLE coupling to differential DRIVE FLANGE.
CAUTIW: Under no circumstances must the flexible
coupling (or itsfixings) be loosened or removed
from the drive shaft flange.
. Remove fixings center bearing to crossmember (1 Fig. 1) and push drive shaft rear section forward to disengage
from pinion spigot. Fig. 1
w: Take account of any shims located between the center bearing and the crossmember.
. Release fixings and remove, over axle exhaust pipe mounting from wide mounting bracket.
. Support the rear suspension assembly from below and remove fixings from RH and LH sides in the following order:
1. Shock absorber to body upper fixings.
2. Differential strut to body (1 Fig. 2).
3. 'A' frame bush (2 Fig. 2).
4. Lower mounting bracket assembly to body (3 Fig. 2).
. Carefully lower the unit clear of the vehicle and place in a safe working location.
. Release handbrake cable to wide mounting bracket clips.
. Disconnect RH and LH axle shafts from differential couplings, note camber shim and discard fixings.
. Remove wishbone pivot bolt, washers and remove wisbone / hub / axle shaft assembly RH and LH.
issue 1 August 1994 6 X300 VSM
Driveshafts & Final Drive
. Remove upper link assembly from differential and wide mounting bracket / 'A' frame.
. Release fixings, 'A' frame to differential, 'A' frame to wishbone tie and wide mounting bracket to 'A' frame.
. Remove wishbone tie assembly, rear mounting bracket and pendulum assembly.
. Release fixings differential nose to wide mounting bracket.
. Assembly and fitting is the reversal of this procedure, taking note of the following:
Drive shaft must be aligned in accordance with Sub
-Section 9.2.
Renew all self locking nuts.
Renew all bolts that were originally fitted with thread locking adhesive.
Replace all locking wire and split pins (cotter pins).
Tighten all fixings to the specified torque.
Correct the final drive oil level
if required.
Check and adjust rear wheel camber setting as required.
9.9 AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, RENEW
SRO
47.10.01
Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Slacken appropriate axle shaft hub nut.
. Support the vehicle at the rear and remove rear road
. Remove brake caliper in accordance with 70.55.03. Sec-
wheel.
tion 12, but do not disconnect hydraulics.
Slacken hub carrier fulcrum and remove ABS sensor from
hub carrier.
. Remove axle shaft hub nut and collar.
. Remove fixings axle shaft to differential output shaft
flange, note camber shim.
. With service tools JD 1D/7 (Fig. 1) and JD ID (Fig. 21, push
shaft through hub.
. Remove axle shaft assembly.
CAUTION: Take care not to introduce debris into the hub
bearings, or damage seal.
. Prior to assembly, remove all traces of adhesive from hub
. Assembly and fitting is the reversal of this procedure
Adhesive should be applied to axle shaft splines over
a radial area of
30 to 50%.
Renew all bolts that were originally fitted with thread
locking adhesive.
Replace all locking wire and split pins (cotter pins).
Tighten all fixings to the specified torque.
Check and adjust rear wheel camber setting.
Verify operation of brakes.
Renew all self locking nuts.
splines.
taking
note of the following:
0
NQ&: The axle shaft nut is a self-locking item with a thread
insert and must NOT be reused.
Fig. 1
Fig.2
- Iss ue 1 August 1994
__~
7 X300 VSM
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.10 REAR HUB BEARING, RENEW
SRO 64.15.14
9.11
SRO 64.15.15
REAR HUB OIL SEAL, RENEW
Removal
= Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
= Slacken appropriate axle shaft hub nut.
. Support the vehicle at the rear and remove rear road
m: To aid assembly, markthe position of the head of the
hub carrier fulcrum, relative to the wishbone slot.
. Disconnect handbrake cable inner and outer.
. Remove brake caliper in accordance with Section 12, but do not disconnect hydraulics.
. Slacken hub carrier fulcrum and remove ABS sensor from
hub carrier.
. Remove axle shaft hub nut (and discard), collar and hub
carrier fulcrum.
. Using service tools JD 1D/7 and JD ID (Fig. I), push shaft
through hub and pull the hub carrier assembly clear.
. Using Hub tool JD 132 - 1 (1 Fig. 2) and a suitable press,
align the hub assembly tothetool ensuring the hand brake
expander locates into the tool cut out.
. Locate button JD 132 - 2 and press the hub from the
carrier.
. Remove the outer bearing race and seal from either the hub or the carrier and place the ABS rotor to one side.
. Remove from the carrier; bearing spacer, adjustable
spacer, inner race and seal.
Renew Bearings /Sea/($
wheel.
. Using a suitable drift remove the inner and outer bearing
cups.
. Clean all components paying particular attention to the re- moval of all tracesof lockingcompoundfrom the hub AND
axle shaft splines.
. Using service tools JD 550 - 4 /2,4 / 1 and 18G 134, fit new
cups to the hub carrier ensuring that they are 'square'and
fully seated.
Fit the new outer bearing race to the hub.
&&Q:
. Assemble the hub and race to the carrier along with bear-
Do not fit seals or 'pack' bearing at this point.
ing spacer (noting orientation) and the largest available
adjustable spacer,
i.e. 3.47 mm.
. Fit the new inner bearing and ABS rotor to the hub. Fig.
1
Fig.
2
. Apply a compressive load to the hub / bearing assembly, using a press, vice or long bolt. Ensure that the force that
. Measure the hub end-float, using service tool JD 13B dial test indicator (DTI).
. Using the indicated endfloat dimension, select a suitable adjustable spacer to give the specified pre-load.
m:
. Remove the outer bearing from the hub.
. Lubricate the bearings as specified.
. Locate the outer bearing to the hub carrier assembly.
the axle shaft
fixing would normally provide is not exceeded.
See Service Data, (preliminary pages) for pre
-load specification and typical example.
Issue 1 August 1994 8 X300 VSM
TORQUE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fixing Tightening Torque
(Nm)
Air bag to steering wheel
Blanking plug for rack centralizing pin 4-5
7
- 10
Fluid pipe to pump banjo bolt
Fluid
pipe to cooler sleeve nut X 2 34
- 46
17
- 23
Fluid pressure pipe pump to rack mid connector
Heatshield to rack
(12 cvlinder)
17 - 23
22
- 28
Horn bar (at steering wheel)
Hose from
fluid reservoir (worm drive)
Hose
to pump (worm drive)
Hose to fluid reservoir from cooler (worm drive)
Lower column to steerina rack pinion
5-7
2,5
- 3,5
Retighten to nominal
after 30 minutes
Retighten to nominal
after
30 minutes
Retighten to nominal
after
30 minutes
2,5 - 3,5
2,5
- 3,5
22
- 28
Pressure switch to feed pipe 12 cylinder only 8,5 - 11,5
Road wheel -Alloy 88- 102
Road wheel - Steel 68-82
Steering column outer tube to bodv 17 - 23
Steering column universal joint to lower column
Steering column upper bracket to column outer tube
Steering column upper bracket to plenum stiffener 17 - 23
16
-20
17
-23 ~~
I Steering
column upper COWIS I ~ 2.5-3.5
Steering
rack to crossmember 12 cylinder
Steering rack to crossmember
6 cvlinder
39 - 51
43
- 57
Steering wheel to column 34 - 46
Tie strap plenum 16-20
Track rod end taper ball pin to steering arm
Track rod end lock nut 59-71
51
-69
17
- 23 Tube nut -fluid pipe at steering rack 2 off
X300 VSM iii Issue 1 August 1994