300Tdi Defender
REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
7
REPAIR
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90
Service repair no - 51.15.01
Remove
1. Using suitable container, drain axle oil.
2. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges to
facilitate reassembly.
3. Remove 4 bolts and disconnect propeller shaft
from differential. Tie aside.
4. Remove 5 hub drive member bolts and withdraw
axle half shafts sufficiently to disengage from
differential unit.
5. Remove 10 nuts securing differential to axle
case.
6. Withdraw differential unit.
NOTE: The differential unit can only be
serviced as a complete assembly with
matching drive pinion. For advice ring
Land Rover Service Department.
Refit
7. Ensure mating faces are clean and apply a bead
of RTV sealant to axle case.
8. Support differential unit and position on axle
casing.
9. Secure with self locking nuts and tighten to
40
Nm (30lbf/ft).
10. Align marks on flanges and secure propeller
shaft to differential. Tighten bolts to
48 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
11. Refit half shafts, using new drive member
gaskets. Tighten bolts to
65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
12. Refill axle oil with approved lubricant
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids .