joint links
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
- Section
- Repair › joint links
Rear axle and final drivejoint links
Refit
- Position axle and fit lower links. Tighten fixings to 175 Nm, 130 lbf/ft.
- If applicable, fit anti-roll bar links to axle See REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, anti-roll bar .
joint links
- Raise axle and locate road springs.
- Fit coil spring retaining plates and secure with fixing bolts.
- Secure pivot bracket ball joint to axle bracket. Tighten fixing to 175 Nm, 130 lbf/ft.
- Reconnect road speed sensor lead plugs and secure leads to chassis and ’A’ frame.
- Align propeller shaft to differential drive flange and tighten fixings to 48 Nm, 35 lbf/ft.
- Reconnect flexible brake hose and axle ventilation pipe.
- Refit shock absorbers.
- Fit road wheels.
- Remove rear chassis support.
- Bleed brake system. See BRAKES, Repair, brake system bleed
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