1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY drain bolt

REAR AXLE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 51-1
REAR AXLE DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Rear axle component layout
1Drive shaft
2'O' ring
3Hub bearing
4Stake nut
5Hub flange
6Breather tube
7Bolt
8Bolt
9Oil seal10Pinion flange
11Centralising peg
12Bolt
13Washer
14Differential unit
15Drain plug
16Axle casing
17Oil level plug
18'O' ring

REAR AXLE
51-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The rear axle consists of an axle casing with a differential unit attached to the right of the vehicle centre line. A wheel
hub is installed in each end of the axle casing and connected to the differential unit by a drive shaft.
Axle casing
The axle casing is of welded construction, with brackets on the casing exterior for attachment to the rear suspension.
A differential cover on the rear of the axle casing contains an oil level plug for checking and replenishment of the
differential unit lubricating oil. A magnetic drain plug is installed on the underside of the axle casing.
The interior of the axle casing is ventilated through a breather tube inserted in a red plastic sleeve in the top of the
casing. The open end of the breather tube is located between the chassis and the left rear wheelarch.
Differential unit
The differential unit is of the spiral bevel type, lubricated by splash oil. The unit consists of a differential carrier
attached to a pinion housing. In the pinion housing, the pinion is splined to a pinion flange which is secured with a bolt
and washer. An oil seal prevents leakage past the pinion flange.
Centralising peg
The centralising peg is a press fit in the centre of the pinion flange and provides a positive location for the rear
propellor shaft to ensure it is centralised with the flange.

REAR AXLE
REPAIRS 51-5
REPAIRS
Differential - assembly
$% 51.15.01
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Drain oil from differential.

+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Front and rear axle.
3.If same components are to be refitted,
reference mark propeller shaft and mating
components.
4.Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing flexible
coupling to pinion flange. Release propeller
shaft and tie aside.
5.Using tool LRT-51-008, extract the centralising
peg from the pinion flange. Remove the
centralising peg from the tool.6.Remove LH and RH rear brake discs.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
rear.
7.Disconnect each ABS sensor multiplug.
8.Release each harness from brake hose and
hose bracket.
9.Remove 4 bolts securing each rear wheel hub
to rear axle.
M51 0041B
5
4
M51 0056
LRT-51-008

FRONT AXLE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 54-1
FRONT AXLE DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Front axle component layout
1Stake nut
2Hub flange
3Hub bearing
4Steering knuckle
5Drive shaft
6Oil seal
7Bolt
8Bolt
9Washer10Drive flange
11Oil seal
12Differential unit
13Drain plug
14Axle casing
15Breather tube
16Oil level plug
17'O' ring

FRONT AXLE
54-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The front axle consists of an axle casing with a differential unit attached to the right of the vehicle centre line. A wheel
hub is installed in a steering knuckle at each end of the axle casing and connected to the differential unit by a drive
shaft.
Axle casing
The axle casing is of welded construction, with brackets on the casing exterior for attachment to the front suspension.
Yokes at each end of the casing incorporate upper and lower ball joints for attachment of the steering knuckles.
A differential cover on the front of the axle casing contains an oil level plug for checking and replenishment of the
differential lubricating oil. A magnetic drain plug is installed on the underside of the casing. An oil seal is installed in
each end of the axle casing to prevent leakage past the drive shafts.
The interior of the axle casing is ventilated through a breather tube inserted in a red plastic sleeve in the top of the
casing. The open end of the breather tube is located in the left rear corner of the engine compartment.
Differential unit
The differential unit is of the spiral bevel type, lubricated by splash oil. The unit consists of a differential carrier
attached to a pinion housing. In the pinion housing, the pinion is splined to a drive flange which is secured with a bolt
and washer. An oil seal prevents leakage past the drive flange.
Steering knuckle
The steering knuckles are mounted on upper and lower ball joints in the yokes at the end of the axle casing. A tension
collet, in the lower mounting point of each steering knuckle, accommodates manufacturing tolerances to enable the
correct tightening of both ball joints. Lugs are incorporated on the steering knuckles for attachment of the steering
system drag link and track rod.

FRONT AXLE
REPAIRS 54-5
REPAIRS
Differential - assembly
$% 54.10.01
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove front road wheels.
3.Drain oil from differential.

+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Front and rear axle.
4.If same components to be refitted, reference
mark propeller shaft and mating components.
5.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
6.Remove LH and RH front brake discs.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc -
front.7.Disconnect each ABS sensor multiplug.
8.Release each harness from brake hose and
hose bracket.

STEERING
57-30 REPAIRS
Power steering box - LHD - diesel
$% 57.10.01
Remove
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
4.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
5.Remove LH front road wheel.
6.Ensure steering wheel is centralised, remove
key from steering lock and engage column lock.
7.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
8.Loosen 2 clips securing intercooler to turbo
hose. Remove hose.9.Remove 3 bolts securing intermediate shaft
and universal joint.
10.Push intermediate shaft upwards, release and
remove universal joint.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel
with the intermediate shaft or universal joint
disconnected as damage to the rotary
coupler and the steering wheel switches
may occur.
11.Position container below PAS pipes to catch
fluid spillage.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-33
21.With assistance remove 2 nuts and bolts
securing RH engine mounting to chassis.
22.Support the engine weight on a jack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, cushion the jack pad with a
block of wood or hard rubber.
23.Raise the engine sufficiently to allow the
steering box to clear the sump.
24. Models with ACE: Position ACE control arms
to access steering box bolts. 25.With assistance remove 4 bolts securing
steering box and remove steering box.
26.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
Refit
1.Fit centralising bolt to steering box.
2.With assistance, position steering box, fit bolts
and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lbf.ft).
3.Lower the engine onto its mountings. Fit engine
mounting bolts and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
4. Models with ACE: Ensure washer is in place
on lower ball joint of anti-roll bar link, then
connect lower ball joint to axle. Tighten nut to
100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Position drag link, fit nut and tighten to 80 Nm
(59 lbf.ft).
6.Position Panhard rod, fit bolt and nut and
tighten to 230 Nm (170 lbf.ft).
7.Position coolant rail and secure with clips and
bolt.
8.Fit coolant hoses and secure with clips.
9. Models with ACE: Fit and tighten bolt
securing ACE pipes to chassis.
10.Clean PAS pipe ends and 'O' ring recess.
11.Lubricate new 'O' rings for PAS pipes with clean
PAS fluid.
12.Fit 'O' rings to PAS pipes and position pipes in
steering box. Fit PAS pipe bracket and tighten
bolt to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
13.Ensure steering wheel is centralised. Fit
universal joint between steering box and
intermediate shaft and tighten bolts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
14.Remove centralising bolt from steering box.
15.Fit intercooler to turbo hose and secure with
clips.
16.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
17.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
18.Connect battery earth lead.
19.Fit battery cover.
20.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
21.Bleed PAS system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Hydraulic system - bleed.
22.Centralise steering linkage

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering linkage - centralise.