Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear
DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove hub assembly, refer to Replacement. See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair
2. Remove six bolts from stub axle to axle casing.
3. Remove mudshield.
4. Remove stub axle and joint washer.
5. Remove rear axle shaft from axle casing.
RENEW REAR STUB AXLE OIL SEAL
6. Remove and discard oil seal.
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Lubricate seal and lip with EP90 oil.
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Using special tool LST 138 install new oil seal lip side trailing so that seal is flush with rear face of stub axle.