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I
nstallation
10
.
Clean the seal counterbore.
1. Installation is the re verse of the removal procedure, noting the
following;
2. Lightly lubricate the seal O/D.
3. Chec
k for the correct assembly condition.
E
nsure that the seal, Ryton
ring and backing are aligned
and in contact with each other.
4. NOTE: Correct pinion seal location is automatic.
`Pull' the pinion flan ge / seal assembly down with the pinion
nut - do not hammer the flange.
5. R
efer to the illustration.
R
otate the pinion prior to final tightening.
St
ake the nut to the pinion.
6. Check the pinion drive flange axial run-out.
0,
08 mm MAX TIR.
If t
his specification is exceeded, renew the flange / seal
assembly.
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7. Chec k
that the pinion sp
igot radial run-out.
0,08
mm MAX TIR.
If t
hi
s specification is exceeded, contact Jaguar Service.
8. Re
fer to the illustration.
R
e
new the driveshaft fixings.
9. Re
fer to the illustration.
E
n
sure that the bear
ing is central.
10. Refer to the illustration.
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11
.
Correct the final drive oil level as required.
12. Adjust the parking brak e cable as required.
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Rea
r Drive Axle/Differential - Axle Assembly
Re
mo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
•
NOTE: The pinion flange shown in this procedure is NOT intended to be a true representation
S
p
ecial Tool(s)
Suspensi
on
Spring Compressor Tool
204-179
1. Disc
onnect the battery ground lead
2. Raise the vehicle for access and remove both rear roadwheels
3. Remove the rear suspensi on assembly, 51.25.13
4. CAUTION: Do not lift the assembly by the axle shafts,
this may cause damage
Using a suitable hoist, place the assembly onto a workbench
5. Locat e
the spring compressor 204
- 179 to the RH road spring
6. Tighten the spring compressor evenly to release the spring
load on the damper
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7. Re
move the damper assembly
1. Mark the tool position on the spring with adhesive
tape
2. Remove the damper lower fixing
3. Remove the damper assembly
8. Repeat for the opposite hand spring / damper unit
9. Relea
se the parking brake cable
1. Disconnect the cable in-line connector
2. Remove the outer cable to frame clips (2)
3. Clear the cable through the frame
10
.
Remove the LH hub and axle shaft assembly
1. Remove the lower fulcrum shaft nut (1)
2. Remove and discard the axle shaft to drive flange nuts (4)
3. Turn the axle-shaft for ac cess to access the fixings for
step 2
4. Support the axle shaft a ssembly and remove the hub
fulcrum
5. Remove the hub and axle shaft assembly
6. Note the position of and remove the camber adjustment spacer
11. Repeat for the opposite hand
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12. R
emove the final dr
ive nose plate.
1. Remove the final drive nose plate bolts (4)
2. Remove the final drive nose plate
13. Position the axle assembly on its LH side and support it on
wooden blocks
14 . Re
move the wishbone
1. Remove the fixing, stabilizer bar link to wishbone
2. Remove the pivot nut
3. Remove pivot
4. Note the position of and remove the front spacer and
rear washers
5. Remove the wishbone
15. Repeat for the opposite hand
16 . R
emove the wishbone tie assembly
1. Remove the wishbone tie to final drive fixings (2)
2. Remove the washers (2)
3. Remove the wishbone tie assembly
4. Remove the washers (2)
17. R
emove the tie rods
1. Remove the tie rod to final drive fixings (2)
2. Remove the tie rods to wide mounting bracket
fixings (2)
3. Remove the tie rods
4. Note the position of and remove the spacers
18. Position the assembly for access to the 'A' frame to final drive
fixings, noting that oil may issue from the breather
19. Remove the 'A' frame assembly
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I
nstallation
1
. Remove the 'A' frame to rear mounting bracket
fixings (2)
2. Remove the 'A' frame to final drive fixings (2)
3. Remove the 'A' frame to wide mounting bracket fixings (2)
4. Remove the 'A' frame assembly
20
.
Remove the 'A' frame rear mounting bracket
21
.
Remove the wide mounting bracket assembly
1. Remove the wide mounting bracket / pendulum assembly to final drive fixings (2)
2. Remove the wide mounting bracket assembly
3. Remove the washers (2)
22
.
Remove the pendulum assembly
1. Installation is the re verse of the removal procedure noting the
following
2. Locate the wide mounting br acket to the final drive.
1. Loose assemble the wide mounting bracket /
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pe
ndulum to final drive fixings
3. Locate th
e 'A' frame rear bracket and 'A' frame assembly
1. Fit the 'A' frame rear bracket
2. Fit the 'A' frame assembly
3. Loose assemble the 'A' frame to final drive fixings
4. Re
fer to the illustration
5. Re
fer to the illustration
6. Refer to the illustration _