1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER warning

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR
32.Remove retaining nut and release battery earth
lead from transfer gearbox.
33.Release body harness clips from bracket on top
of transfer gearbox.
34.Lower gearbox jack sufficiently to allow transfer
gearbox lever to clear tunnel.
35.Disconnect Lucars from differential lock warning
lamp switch and multiplug from low ratio detect
switch, and release multiplug from bracket.
36.Remove bolt and release earth leads from RH
side of transfer gearbox.
37.Move the high/low selector lever upwards to gain
access to adjacent nut securing transfer gearbox
to main gearbox.
38.Position a jack to support main gearbox and
engine.
39.Noting their fitted positions, remove 4 bolts
securing transfer gearbox to main gearbox
extension case.
40.Fit 3 guide studsLRT-41-009through transfer
gearbox bolt holes to support it during during
removal.
41.Remove 2 nuts securing transfer gearbox to
main gearbox extension case.
CAUTION: If studs are removed during this
operation, they must be discarded and
new studs fitted.
42.With assistance, remove transfer gearbox from
main gearbox.
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5
REPAIR
43.If transfer gearbox is to be refitted, remove and
discard input shaft oil seal.
Refit
44.Clean mating faces of main gearbox extension
case and transfer gearbox.
45.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of
transfer gearbox securing bolts and studs.
46.Clean input shaft oil seal recess in transfer
gearbox.
47.Lubricate new input shaft oil seal with transfer
gearbox oil.
48.Using toolLRT-37-014, fit input shaft oil seal, lip
side facing inwards.49.Ensure guide studsLRT-41-009are fitted in
main gearbox extension case.
CAUTION: If securing studs were removed
during transfer gearbox removal, apply
Loctite 290 to threads of new studs; fit
studs and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
50.Secure transfer gearbox to support plate
LRT-99-010, fit and tighten 4 bolts.
51.Raise transmission hoist until transfer gearbox
can be located over guide studsLRT-41-009.
52.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of securing bolts
and studs.
53.Fit and lightly tighten 2 nuts to secure transfer
gearbox to main gearbox extension case.
54.Remove guide studsLRT-41-009.
55.Ensuring bolts are in their original fitted
locations, fit and lightly tighten 4 bolts to secure
transfer gearbox to main gearbox extension
case.
56.Progressively tighten nuts and bolts to45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
57.Position earth leads to RH side of transfer
gearbox, fit and tighten bolt.
58.Connect low ratio detect switch multiplug and
secure to bracket. Connect Lucars to differential
lock warning lamp switch.
59.Raise gearbox jack and guide transfer gearbox
lever through tunnel.
60.Connect body harness clips to bracket on top of
transfer gearbox.
61.Position earth lead to transfer gearbox, tighten
nut to45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
62.Connect speed sensor multiplug and secure
harness in clip.
63.Position heat shield to LH mounting, fit
mountings and brackets and tighten bolts to85
Nm (63 lbf.ft).
64.Fit nuts securing RH and LH mountings and
tighten to48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
65.Position breather pipe to transfer gear box, fit
new sealing washers and tighten banjo bolts to
15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
66.Remove bolts securing support plate to gearbox
jack.
67.Remove bolts securingLRT-99-010to transfer
gearbox.
68.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of bottom cover
securing bolts, fit bolts and tighten to25 Nm (18
lbf.ft)
69.Position differential lock control rod and secure
with retaining clip.
70.Clean rear propeller shaft to brake drum flange
mating faces.
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TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR SWITCH - DIFFERENTIAL LOCK WARNING LAMP
Service repair no - 41.20.34
Remove
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove gear lever knobs.
4.Remove gearbox tunnel carpet.
5.Remove gear lever (s) gaiter.
6.Release and remove insulation pad from around
gear levers.
7.Remove 2 screws securing relay/fuse panel and
collect 2 spacers.
8.Release bulkhead carpet from LH side of tunnel
and move aside.
9.Remove 2 bolts securing hand-brake lever to
body and move aside.
10.Remove 13 screws securing tunnel cover.
11.Release and remove tunnel cover.
12.Disconnect Lucars from differential lock warning
lamp switch.
13.Loosen and remove switch.
NOTE: Locknut fitted in place of spacer on
early transfer boxes.
14.Remove locknut/spacer from switch.
Refit
15.Clean switch, locknut/spacer and mating face on
gearbox.
16.Fit locknutnut/spacer to switch with counterbore
on spacer positioned towards switch head.
NOTE: To ensure that the switch setting is
correct, make sure the spacer is fully
tightened to switch head, (no gap).
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PROPELLER SHAFTS
1
REPAIR PROPELLER SHAFT - FRONT
Service repair no - 47.15.02
Remove
1.Remove underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
NOTE: To remove the underbelly panel,
the propeller shaft has to be released from
the front differential flange.
2.Mark propeller shaft to transfer gearbox.
3.Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to
transfer gearbox flange.
4.Remove propeller shaft.
Refit
5.Clean propeller shaft flanges and mating faces.
6.Position propeller shaft to transfer gearbox
flange and tighten nuts to48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
7.Fit underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.PROPELLER SHAFT - REAR
Service repair no - 47.15.03
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2.Using a centre punch, mark relationship of
propeller shaft flanges.
3.Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to park
brake flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
4.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to rear axle flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
5.Release propeller shaft from park brake.
6.Remove propeller shaft.
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REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
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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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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51REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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OVERHAUL REAR HUB ASSEMBLY - 90
Service repair no - 64.15.13.
1.Remove rear hubSee Repair. Rear hub
assembly.
2.Remove outer bearing.
3.Mark, for reassembly, position of hub to brake
disc.4.Remove 5 bolts and separate hub from brake
disc.
WARNING: A maximum of two road wheel
retaining studs can be renewed. Should
more studs be unserviceable fit new hub
with studs.
5.Remove grease seal and inner bearing from
hub.
6.Remove inner and outer bearing tracks.
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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FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
1
REPAIR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 54.10.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
axle when lowering or repositioning axle.
1.Support chassis front.
2.Remove road wheels.
3.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
4.Remove radius arms to chassis frame nuts.
5.Disconnect steering damper from track rod.
Using a extractor remove track rod links from
swivel pin arms.
6.Remove four nuts and bolts securing radius
arms to axle bracket.
7.Remove radius arms.
8.Remove bolts securing brake hose brackets .
Refit bolts to prevent oil leakage.
9.Remove bolts from brake calipers and tie to one
side.
10.Remove nuts and washers securing shock
absorbers to axle.
11.Disconnect drag link from swivel pin housing
arm.
12.Remove two nuts and bolts securing panhard
rod to axle bracket. Lift rod clear of axle.
13.Mark for reassembly drive shaft flanges.
Remove four nuts and bolts, tie propeller shaft to
one side.
14.Release axle ventilation pipe banjo and lower
axle assembly. Remove road springs.
15.Disconnect anti-roll bar linkSee FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair. Anti-roll bar ball.
16.Remove axle assembly.
Refit
17.Position axle under vehicle, supporting left side
of axle, and fit anti-roll bar linksSee FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair. Anti-roll bar links.
18.Fit propeller shaft. Tighten bolts to47 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
19.Fit panhard rod to axle bracket. Tighten bolts to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
20.Fit drag link to swivel pin arm. Tighten fixings to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).
21.Fit shock absorbers to axle.
22.Fit brake calipers. Tighten bolts to82 Nm (60
lbf/ft).
23.Tighten upper swivel pin bolts to78 Nm (58
lbf/ft).
24.Fit radius arms to axle brackets. Tighten bolts to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
25.Fit steering damper to track rod.
26.Fit radius arms to chassis side member. Tighten
fixings to197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
27.Tighten track rod end to40 Nm (30 lbf/ft)and fit
new split pin.
28.Remove chassis supports, 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)
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