1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER lock

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR
11.Remove 3 trim studs and lift up handbrake
gaiter.
12.Remove split pin, clevis pin, washer and
disconnect cable from handbrake lever. Ensure
handbrake is off.
13.Release handbrake outer cable from heelboard.
14.Remove fan cowl
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Fan cowl
.
15.Raise vehicle on ramp.
16.Drain transfer box oil
See SECTION 10,
Maintenance, Under vehicle maintenance
.
17.Remove intermediate silencer.
See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Intermediate pipe - 90
orSee MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Intermediate pipe - 110/130
.
18.Mark rear propeller shaft drive flange and
transmission brake drum for reassembly.
19.Remove 4 nuts, disconnect propeller shaft from
brake drum, and tie aside.
20.Mark front propeller shaft drive flange and
transfer box output flange for reassembly.
21.Remove 4 nuts, disconnect propeller shaft from
transfer box, and tie aside.
22.Remove retaining clip at lower end of pivot arm
and disconnect differential lock control operating
rod.

TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR 23.Position 4, 30 mm (1.25 in), spacers between
top of hoist and adaptor plate,LRT-99-010,at
securing points and secure adaptor plate to
hoist.
24.Remove 4 central bolts from transfer box bottom
cover, move hoist into position and secure
adaptor plate to transfer box.
25.Adjust hoist to take weight of transfer box.
26.Remove nut securing transfer box LH mounting
rubber to chassis crossmember.
27.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing chassis
crossmember to chassis longitudinal.
28.Remove nut securing transfer box RH mounting
rubber to chassis crossmember.
29.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing chassis
crossmember to chassis longitudinal.
30.With assistance and using a body jack between
chassis longitudinals, jack chassis sufficiently to
enable removal of crossmember.
31.Remove chassis crossmember.
32.Remove 4 bolts from both sides and remove LH
and RH mounting brackets from transfer box.
33.Disconnect electrical leads from differential lock
switch.
34.Move the small cranked lever, for high/low
selector, upward to allow access to adjacent nut
securing transfer box to main gearbox.
35.Position a jack to support main gearbox.
CAUTION: Use a block of wood or hard
rubber pad to protect gearbox.

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REPAIR
36.Remove retaining nut, release clamp, and
disconnect speedometer cable from transfer
gearbox.
37.Remove battery earth strap retaining nut, 1 nut
and 4 bolts, securing transfer box to main
gearbox extension case.
38.Remove retaining nut securing earth leads to RH
side of transfer box.
39.Fit three guide studs,LRT-41-009, through
transfer box bolt holes to support it during
removal.
40.Lower hoist and withdraw transfer box from main
gearbox.
41.Remove transfer box.Refit
42.Ensure joint faces of transfer box and main
gearbox are clean and guide studs,LRT-41-009,
are fitted to extension case.
43.Lubricate oil seal in joint face of transfer box.
44.Secure transfer box to adaptor plate on lifting
hoist and raise hoist until transfer box can be
located over guide studs.
45.Remove guide studs, fit battery earth strap, and
secure transfer box to main gearbox extension
case. Tighten fixings to
45 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
46.Fit electrical leads to differential lock switch.
47.Raise hoist and remove wooden block
supporting main gearbox.
48.Secure LH and RH mounting brackets to
gearbox and tighten fixings to
55 Nm (41 lbf/ft).
49.With assistance and using a body jack between
chassis longitudinals, jack chassis sufficiently to
enable fitment of crossmember.
50.Position chassis crossmember and locate over
fixing studs of LH and RH gearbox mounting
rubbers .
51.Align crossmember and secure to chassis with 4
nuts and bolts on each side.
NOTE: Fit battery earth strap retaining clip
to LH top bolt.
52.Remove body jack.
53.Fit retaining nut to LH and RH mounting rubbers.
Tighten to
21 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
54.Remove 4 bolts securing hoist adaptor plate to
transfer box bottom cover.
55.Lower hoist and move aside.
56.Clean threads of the 4 bolts, coat with Loctite
290, and fit to transfer box bottom cover. Tighten
to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
57.Fit earth leads to RH side of transfer box.
58.Connect differential lock control operating rod to
pivot arm.
59.Fit speedometer cable to transfer box.
60.Fit front and rear propeller shafts to transfer box.
Tighten nuts to
47 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
61.Fit intermediate silencer.See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair, Intermediate
silencer - 90; Refit
orSee MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair, Intermediate
pipe - 110/130; Refit
.
62.Refill transfer box with recommended oil
See
SECTION 10, Maintenance, Under vehicle
maintenance

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
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

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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 HUB ASSEMBLY - 90
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 5 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 - 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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REPAIRREV: 05/99 Refit
10.Clean stub axle.
11.Fit hub assembly to stub axle.
12.Fit spacing washer.
13.Fit hub adjusting nut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37
lbf/ft).
Ensure hub is free to rotate with no
bearing play. Back off adjusting nut 90°and
tighten to
10 Nm (7 lbf/ft).
14.Fit a new lock washer.
15.Fit locknut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37 lbf/ft).
16.Tab over lock washer to secure adjusting nut
and locknut.
17.Using a new joint washer fit axle shaft to hub.
Tighten bolts to
65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
18.Fit brake caliper. Tighten bolts to82 Nm (61
lbf/ft).
Secure brake pipes to axle casing.
19.Fit road wheel, remove axle stands and tighten
road wheel nuts 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)
20.Operate footbrake to locate brake pads before
driving vehicle.