1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Workshop Manual

47PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR Assembly
11.Remove bearing cups from new spider.
12.Check all needle rollers are present and
positioned in bearing cups.
13.Ensure bearing cups are one-third full of
lubricant
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
.
14.Enter new spider with seals into yokes of sliding
member flange.
15.Partially insert one bearing cup into flange yoke
and enter spider trunnion into bearing cup.
16.Insert opposite bearing cup into flange yoke.
17.Press both cups into place.
18.Press each cup into its respective yoke up to
lower land of circlip grooves. Damage may be
caused to cups and seals if cups pass this point.
19.Fit circlips and check no end float exists.
20.Engage spider in yokes of sliding member. Fit
bearing cups and circlips as described in
instructions 14 to 19.21.Fit grease nipples to spider and sliding member.
22.Apply instructions 14 to 19 to opposite end of
propeller shaft.
23.Fit grease nipple and lubricate.
Refit
24.Fit propeller shafts to vehicle with sliding joints to
transfer box and tighten nuts to
47 Nm (35
lbf/ft).

PROPELLER SHAFTS
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OVERHAUL REV: 05/99 PROPELLER SHAFT
Service repair no - 47.15.11 - Front
Service repair no - 47.15.12 - Rear
1.Thoroughly examine universal joint for signs of
damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
2.Clean universal joint bearing cups and circlips.
CAUTION: To ensure correct assembly
and reduce possibility of imbalance, mark
position of spider pin lubricator relative to
journal yoke ears, before removing propeller shaft
joint.
3.Remove circlips, and grease nipple.
4.Tap yokes to eject bearing cups.5.Remove bearing cups and spider.
6.Repeat instructions 4 to 7 for opposite end of
propeller shaft if necessary.
7.Clean yokes and bearing cup locations.
Assembly
8.Remove bearing cups from new spider.
9.Check all needle rollers are present and
positioned in bearing cups.
10.Ensure bearing cups are one-third full of
lubricant
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
.
11.Enter new spider with seals into yokes of sliding
member flange.
12.Partially insert one bearing cup into flange yoke
and enter spider trunnion into bearing cup.
13.Insert opposite bearing cup into flange yoke.
14.Press both cups into place.
15.Press each cup into its respective yoke up to
lower land of circlip grooves. Damage may be
caused to cups and seals if cups pass this point.
16.Fit circlips and check no end float exists.

47PROPELLER SHAFTS
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OVERHAULREV: 05/99
17.Engage spider in yokes of sliding member. Fit
bearing cups and circlips as described in
instructions 14 to 19.
18.Fit grease nipples to spider and sliding member.
19.Apply instructions 14 to 19 to opposite end of
propeller shaft.
20.Fit grease nipple and lubricate.

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

51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear axle hub - 110/130
1.Axle casing
2.Ventilation pipe
3.Axle shaft
4.Wheel studs and hub
5.Wheel bearing stub axle
6.Wheel bearings
7.Inner hub seal8.Outer hub/axle shaft seal
9.Hub lock plate, thrust washer and nuts
10.Brake disc
11.Drive flange
12.Drive shaft circlip
13.Dust cap

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
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 overfilled.
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 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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REPAIRREV: 05/99 Refit
15.Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten fixings
to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
16.If applicable, fit anti-roll bar links to axleSee
REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar
links
.
17.Raise axle and locate road springs.
18.Fit coil spring retaining plates and secure with
fixing bolts.
19.Secure pivot bracket ball joint to axle bracket.
Tighten fixing to
176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
20.Align propeller shaft to differential drive flange
and tighten fixings to
47 Nm (35 lbf/ft).
21.Reconnect flexible brake hose and axle breather
hose.
22.Refit shock absorbers.
23.Fit road wheels and tighten to correct torque:
Alloy wheels -
130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels -100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy Duty wheels -170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
24.Remove rear chassis support.
25.Bleed brake system
See BRAKES, Repair,
brake system bleed
.