1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER differential

51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DESCRIPTION 1.....................................................................................................
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 1.............................................................................................
REPAIR
REAR AXLE 1.........................................................................................................
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90 3...............................................................................
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90 5........................................................................
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 110/130 1...............................................................
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90 10.............................................................................
REAR STUB AXLE - 90 12.....................................................................................
REAR STUB AXLE - 110/130 13............................................................................
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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
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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 over filled.
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.
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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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REPAIR Refit
15.Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten fixings
to176 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 to176 Nm (130 lbf/ft).
20.Align propeller shaft to differential drive flange
and tighten fixings to47 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 systemSee BRAKES, Repair.
brake system bleed.
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REPAIR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90
Service repair no - 51.15.01
Remove
1.Using suitable container, drain axle oil.
2.Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges to
facilitate reassembly.
3.Remove 4 bolts and disconnect propeller shaft
from differential. Tie aside.
4.Remove 5 hub drive member bolts and withdraw
axle half shafts sufficiently to disengage from
differential unit.
5.Remove 10 nuts securing differential to axle
case.
6.Withdraw differential unit.
NOTE: The differential unit can only be
serviced as a complete assembly with
matching drive pinion. For advice ring
Land Rover Service Department.Refit
7.Ensure mating faces are clean and apply a bead
of RTV sealant to axle case.
8.Support differential unit and position on axle
casing.
9.Secure with self locking nuts and tighten to40
Nm (30lbf/ft).
10.Align marks on flanges and secure propeller
shaft to differential. Tighten bolts to48 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
11.Refit half shafts, using new drive member
gaskets. Tighten bolts to65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
12.Refill axle oil with approved lubricantSee
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information. Recommended lubricants and
fluids.
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OVERHAUL DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 110/130
Service repair no - 51.15.07
Overhaul
1.Drain off differential lubricating oil, and refit plug.
2.Remove rear axle assembly from vehicleSee
Repair. Rear axle
3.Remove hub driving member fixings.
4.Withdraw driving member and axle shaft
sufficiently to disengage differential.
5.Repeat instruction 4 for other axle shaft.
6.Remove fixings and support strip at differential
cover and withdraw cover and joint washer.
7.Note relationship marking on bearing caps and
axle casing to ensure correct refitting.
8.Remove fixings and withdraw differential bearing
caps.
9.Clean out and examine spreader tool peg holes
provided in gear casing face; ensure that holes
are free from dirt and burrs and damage.
10.Ensure that turnbuckle adjuster is free to turn.
Using axle compressor LRT-51-503
11.Place tool on to differential casing, as illustrated,
with weld seam uppermost. Ensure that plates
rest squarely on differential machined surface
and end bars butt against edges of casing.
12.Tighten adjusting nuts by hand only, until all
slack is taken up.
13.Continue to tighten both nuts alternately with a
spanner, one flat at a time, to a maximum of
three flats.
14.Carefully lever-out differential assembly.
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OVERHAUL
CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage
to the gear carrier case, it must not be
over-stretched. Each flat on the turnbuckle
is numbered to enable a check to be made on the
amount turned. The maximum stretch permitted is
0,30 mm, equivalent to three flats.
15.Ease off adjuster and remove spreader.
Using axle compressor LRT-51-503
16.Place tool on to differential casing, as illustrated,
with weld seam uppermost. Ensure that plates
rest squarely on differential machined surface
and end bars butt against edges of casing.
17.Tighten adjusting nuts by hand only, until all
slack is taken up.
18.Continue to tighten both nuts alternately with a
spanner, one flat at a time, to a maximum of
three flats.
19.Carefully lever-out differential assembly.
Dismantle differential
20.Add alignment marks between crown wheel and
differential case for reassembly purposes, then
remove fixings and withdraw crown wheel.
21.Note alignment markings on two differential
casings to ensure correct refitting, then remove
fixings.
22.Lift off upper case.
23.Withdraw upper differential wheel and thrust
washer.
24.Lift out cross-shaft and pinions.
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