Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Maintenance05 Engine - K Series06 Engine - L Series07 Emission control08 Engine management system - MEMS09 Engine management system - EDC10 Fuel delivery system11 Cooling system - K Series12 Cooling system - L Series13 Manifold & exhaust systems14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox - PG116 Transfer box - IRD17 Drive shafts18 Rear axle and final drive19 Steering20 Front suspension21 Rear suspension22 Brakes23 Restraint systems24 Body25 Heating & ventilation26 Air conditioning27 Wipers & washers28 Electrical29 Instruments
Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)18 · Rear axle and final drive
18 · Transmission

Oil seal - differential (page 2 of 2)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs
Rear axle and final driveOil seal - differential · page 2 of 2

Refit

  1. Clean oil seal recess.
  2. Fit new oil seal using LRT-51-012.
  3. Clean drive shaft end and differential oil seal.
  4. Lubricate oil seal running surfaces.
  5. Check condition of oil seal ’Flinger’, renew if damaged and fit onto drive shaft.
  6. Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
  7. With assistance fit drive shaft to differential, push fully home to engage circlip.
  8. Fit nut and bolt to adjustable transverse link and tighten to 120 Nm.
  9. Fit nut and bolt to fixed transverse link and tighten to 120 Nm.
  10. Fit nut and bolt to trailing link and tighten to 120 Nm.
  11. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  12. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  13. Check differential oil level. See MAINTENANCE.

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