Overhaul of front stub axle, CV joint, and swivel pin housing for 300Tdi Discovery
FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
7
OVERHAUL
Fit driveshaft and stub axle
59. Insert axle shaft, and when differential splines
are engaged, push assembly in fully.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage axle
shaft oil seals.
60. Place a new joint washer in position on swivelpin
housing to stub axle mating face. Coat threads
of stub axle bolts with Loctite 270.
61. Fit stub axle with flat at 12 o’clock position.
CAUTION: Ensure that constant velocity
joint bearing journal is butted against
thrust ring on stub axle. Before stub axle
is secured.
62. Place mud shield in position and secure stub
axle to swivel pin housing with six bolts and
tighten evenly to
65 Nm.
63. Fit brake jump hoses to brake jump hose
bracket.
64. Fit front hub complete assembly.
See Repair,
Front Hub Assembly
65. Check swivel pin housing oil drain plug is fitted.
66. Fill swivel assembly to correct level, with new oil.
See SECTION 10, Maintenance, Under
Vehicle Maintenance
67. Set steering lock stop bolts to provide a
clearance of 20mm.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Steering Lock Stops
FRONT STUB AXLE, CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
AND SWIVEL PIN HOUSING ABS
Service repair no - 60.15.43.
Remove stub axle, axle shaft and constant
velocity joint.
1. Remove front hub assembly.
See Repair,
Front Hub Assembly
2. Drain swivel pin housing and refit plug.
3. Remove six bolts retaining stub axle to swivel
housing.
4. Remove mud shield.
5. Remove stub axle and joint washer.
6. Pull out axle shaft and constant velocity joint
from axle casing.
