XJ-6 L6-4.2L (1983)
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Remove one nut from outer wishbone fulcrum shaft and using a hide mallet, drift out shaft (1)
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Remove hub and carrier assembly from car
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Temporarily secure retaining washers and shims using adhesive tape.
Refitting
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Fit dummy shaft tool number JD 14 (1) to hub carrier fulcrum
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Fit hub carrier 10 wishbone. positioning shims removed between carrier and wishbone
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Replace outer wishbone fulcrum shaft. displacing dummy shaft
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Secure shaft with nut.
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Tighten to correct torque.
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Refit grease nipple
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If necessary fit oil seal track to half shaft splined flange
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Refit spacer.
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Thoroughly clean and de-grease splines of half shaft and bore of hub.
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Using a small brush sparingly apply Loctite "Stud Lock" to outer two thirds of half shaft splines.
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Assemble hub carrier to half shaft
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Fit washer and secure hub carrier assembly with castellated nut.
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Tighten to correct torque.
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Lock using new Split pin.
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Check, and if necessary adjust hub bearing end-float.
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Remove stands and refit the road wheel
REAR HUB OIL SEALS
Remove and refit
The degree of dismantling required to change rear hub Oil seals is extensive, full rear hub overhaul procedure should therefore be carried Out.
REAR HUB WHEEL STUDS
Remove and refit
Removing
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Remove rear hub and carrier assembly
