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Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)16 · Front axle and final drive
16 · Steering & suspension

Fit constant velocity joint to axle

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Overhaul › Fit constant velocity joint to axle
Front axle and final driveFit constant velocity joint to axle
  1. Examine all components in particular inner and
Examine all components in particular inner and

outer track, cage balls and bearing surfaces for damage and excessive wear.

  1. Maximum acceptable end-float on assembled joint 0,64mm, 0.025 in. Renew if worn or damaged. Lubricate with a recommended oil during assembly.

Fit constant velocity joint to axle

  1. Fit collar and a new circlip.
  2. Engage constant velocity joint on axle shaft splines and using a soft mallet, drive joint in fully.
  3. Lubricate seal and lip with EP90 oil and with cavity side leading press in a new oil seal using special tool LRT-54-004.

Renew stub axle,thrust ring, oil seal and bearing

  1. Drill and chisel off thrust ring taking care to avoid damaging stub axle.
  2. Remove bearing and oil seal using special tool LRT-37-004and slide hammer LRT-99-004. Ensure lip of tool locates behind bearing to to drive it out.
  3. Repeat instruction for removal of oil seal. 20. Using special tool
  4. Press fit a new thrust ring onto stub axle.

LRT-54-005, fit bearing with its part number visible when fitted, and flush with end face of stub axle.

Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender

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