Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
NOTE:
ONLY REPLACE THE CHROME SWIVEL BALL IF THE CUP SURFACE IS DAMAGED.
5.
Inspect swivel ball for pitting or corrosion and replace with new style bearing housing if required.
CAUTION:
Swivel pin pre-load values must be checked and adjusted when the swivel ball is replaced. The correct swivel pin pre-load should be checked
with the swivel housing stripped (swivel oil seal removed, hub and axle shaft/CV joint assembly removed). NEVER CHECK THE SWIVEL
PRE-LOAD WHILE THE SWIVEL IS FULLY ASSEMBLED. Failure to follow swivel pin set-up procedures will result in front end shimmy.
6.
Refer to the Discovery Workshop Manual and perform the following:
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Replace swivel ball oil seal.
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Reassemble swivel.
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Perform swivel pin pre-load procedures using tool LRT-57-024 and the appropriate torque wrench.
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Set the swivel pin pre-load to 2.0-2.8 Nm (19-25 lbf. in.).
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Pack half of grease directly into constant velocity joint and verify the joint is completely lubricated.
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Reinstall axle and stub axle assembly.
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Install front hub assembly.
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Install swivel pin housing drain plug.
7.
Place the remaining grease into the swivel pin housing through the fill hole.
8.
Install and tighten fill plug.
9.
Install road wheel.
10.
Repeat the above process for the opposite side swivel housing.
Technical Service Bulletin # TEC5402963
Date: 980424
Drivetrain - Front Stub Axle Oil Seal Leakage
04/24/98
54/02/96/US
*ISSUE 3*
SUBJECT
PRIDE - Front Stub Axle Seal: New Part Introduction
MODEL
AFFECTED VEHICLES
LP
Discovery
LJ up to VA5443O3
Discovery
LJ up to VA714242
Defender
LD up to VA102694
* indicates updated information
DETAIL
On 1994-96 Discovery vehicles the front stub axle oil seals may leak. The following procedure has been developed to replace it with an improved seal. If
the stub axle seal is observed to be leaking, the stub axle seal on the opposite side of the axle must also be replaced.
The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed on the following pages were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way OPERATION PRIDE.
This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.
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