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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
44-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Gearbox fluid - drain & refill
$% 44.24.02
Drain
1.Position vehicle on ramp.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
2.Apply handbrake and position chocks under
front and rear wheels.
3.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Position container under gearbox.
NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the
transmission at normal operating temperature.
5.Clean area around drain plug.
6.Remove drain plug and discard sealing washer.
7.Allow fluid to drain.
8.Clean drain plug and fit new sealing washer.
9.Fit drain plug and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).Refill
1.Clean area around filler plug.
2.Remove filler plug.
3.Add 3.5 to 4 litres of the correct fluid through
gearbox filler.
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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
4.Clean and fit filler plug.
5.Check and top-up fluid level.
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Automatic Gearbox – JATCO.
6.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
M44 1641
M44 1642
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DRIVESHAFTS
REPAIRS 47-1
DRIV ESHAFTS REPAIRS
Shaft with both joints - LH
$% 47.10.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Remove 3 bolts and remove splash shield.
6.Release stake from drive shaft nut.
7.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard the drive shaft nut.8.Remove clip securing brake hose and release
hose from damper bracket.
9.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
10.Release ABS sensor from hub.
11.Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
Release caliper from hub and tie aside.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.
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DRIVESHAFTS
47-2 REPAIRS
12.Remove 2 bolts securing damper to hub.
13.Release hub from damper.
14.Release drive shaft from hub.
15.Position container to catch oil spillage
16.Secure LRT-54-026 to drive shaft inboard joint.
Using a lever, release drive shaft from gearbox.
17.Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to
damage oil seal when removing drive shaft
from gearbox
18.Remove and discard circlip from drive shaft.Refit
1.Inspect gearbox seal for signs of wear or
damage.
2.Wipe drive shaft ends, gearbox oil seal and
hub.
3.Lubricate oil seal running surfaces.
4.Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
5.Fit drive shaft ensuring circlip is fully engaged.
CAUTION: Drive shaft must be fitted with
care to prevent damage to gearbox oil seal.
6.Position drive shaft in hub.
7.Fit new hub nut but do not tighten at this stage.
8.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten
to 205 Nm (150 lbf.ft).
9.Position caliper to brake disc fit bolts and
tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
10.Clean ABS sensor and mating face.
11.Lubricate ABS sensor with anti-seize grease.
12.Fit ABS sensor .
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
reluctor ring.
13.Position ABS harness and brake hose in
bracket and secure with clip.
14.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
15.Tighten front hub nut to 400 Nm (295 lbf.ft).
16.Stake front hub nut.
17.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
18.Check and top up oil level as required.
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Manual Gearbox – PG1.
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Manual Gearbox – GETRAG.
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Automatic Gearbox – JATCO.
19.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
20.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
21.Connect battery earth lead.
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DRIVESHAFTS
REPAIRS 47-3
Shaft with both joints - RH
$% 47.10.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
6.Release stake from drive shaft nut.
7.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard the drive shaft nut.8.Remove clip securing brake hose and release
hose from damper bracket.
9.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
10.Release ABS sensor from hub.
11.Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
Release caliper from hub and tie aside.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.
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DRIVESHAFTS
47-4 REPAIRS
12.Remove 2 bolts securing damper to hub.
13.Release hub from damper.
14.Release drive shaft from hub.
15.Position container to catch oil spillage.
16.Secure LRT-54-026 to drive shaft inboard joint.
Using a lever, release drive shaft from gearbox.
17.Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to
damage oil seal when removing drive shaft
from gearbox18.Remove and discard circlip from drive shaft.
Refit
1.Inspect gearbox seal for signs of wear or
damage.
2.Wipe drive shaft ends, gearbox oil seal and
hub.
3.Lubricate oil seal running surfaces.
4.Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
5.Fit drive shaft ensuring circlip is fully engaged.
CAUTION: Drive shaft must be fitted with
care to prevent damage to gearbox oil seal.
6.Position drive shaft in hub.
7.Fit new hub nut but do not tighten at this stage.
8.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten
to 205 Nm (150 lbf.ft).
9.Position caliper to brake disc fit bolts and
tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
10.Clean ABS sensor and mating face.
11.Lubricate ABS sensor with anti-seize grease.
12.Fit ABS sensor .
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
reluctor ring.
13.Position ABS harness and brake hose in
bracket and secure with clip.
14.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
15.Tighten front hub nut to 400 Nm (295 lbf.ft).
16.Stake front hub nut.
17.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
18.Check and top up oil level as required.
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Intermediate Reduction Drive - Non NAS
models.
19.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
20.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
21.Connect battery earth lead.
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DRIVESHAFTS
REPAIRS 47-5
Gaiter - bell & joint - outer - front
$% 47.10.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove drive shaft outer joint.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Bell &
joint - outer - LH - front.
5.Slide gaiter from shaft.
Refit
1.Clean drive shaft.
2.Fit new gaiter to shaft.
3.Fit drive shaft outer joint.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Bell &
joint - outer - LH - front.
4.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
5.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
6.Connect battery earth lead.
Bell & joint - outer - LH - front
$% 47.10.04
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove drive shaft.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - LH.
5.Place drive shaft in vice.
6.Release both gaiter clips and discard.
7.Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer
joint.
8.Using a drift against the inner part of the joint,
remove joint from shaft.
9.Inspect gaiter for damage and renew if
necessary.
Refit
1.Clean drive shaft and gaiter.
2.Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
3.Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver
to press circlip into its groove and push joint
fully onto shaft.
4.Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
5.Position gaiter to joint and use a 'Band-it
thriftool' LRT-99-019 to secure the 2 new clips.
6.Fit drive shaft.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - LH.
7.Fit front road wheels, fit and tighten nuts to 115
Nm (85 lbf.ft).
8.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
9.Connect battery earth lead.
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DRIVESHAFTS
47-6 REPAIRS
Gaiter - inner joint
$% 47.10.16
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove outer gaiter.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Gaiter -
bell & joint - outer - front.
5.Release both gaiter clips and discard.
6.Slide gaiter from shaft.
Refit
1.Clean drive shaft and gaiter.
2.Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
3.Fit new gaiter to shaft.
4.Position gaiter to joint and use a 'Band-it
thriftool' LRT-99-019 to secure the 2 new clips.
5.Fit outer gaiter.
+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Gaiter -
bell & joint - outer - front.
6.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
7.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
8.Connect battery earth lead.
Shaft with both joints - rear
$% 47.11.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Release stake from drive shaft nut.
5.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard drive shaft nut.
6.Remove nut and bolt securing trailing link to
rear hub, collect spacer from under bolt head.
7.Remove nut and bolt securing fixed transverse
link to subframe. Collect dynamic damper.
8.Remove nut and bolt securing adjustable
transverse link to subframe.
9.Position container to catch oil spillage
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DRIVESHAFTS
REPAIRS 47-7
10.With assistance pull hub assembly outwards
and release drive shaft outer joint from hub
assembly.
11.Taking care not to damage 'Flinger', release
drive shaft inner joint from differential using
LRT-51-014 and remove drive shaft.
12.Remove and discard drive shaft circlip.Refit
1.Inspect differential seal, renew if worn or
damaged.
2.Clean ends of drive shaft and locations in hub
and differential.
3.Lubricate oil seal running surface with
transmission oil.
4.Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
5.Fit drive shaft to differential and push fully
home.
CAUTION: Pull the drive shaft to ensure the
circlip is fully engaged and retains the shaft.
6.With assistance fit drive shaft to hub.
7.Fit new drive shaft nut but do not tighten at this
stage.
8.Fit nut, bolt and dynamic damper to adjustable
transverse link and tighten to 120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
9.Fit nut and bolt to fixed transverse link and
tighten to 120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
10.Fit spacer, nut and bolt to trailing link and
tighten to 120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
11.Fit new drive shaft nut and tighten to 400 Nm
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft.
12.Check and top up oil level.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Rear Axle.
13.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 85
lbf.ft).
14.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
15.Connect battery earth lead.