Freelander Service Procedures
REAR SUSPENSION
64-4
REPAIRS
21. Remove circlip from bearing.
22. Position hub to press and press out bearing
using tool LRT-54-015 and LRT-54-017,
discard bearing.
CAUTION: Never re-use existing bearing.
Refit
1. Clean hub and drive flange.
2. Support hub on tool LRT-54-016 and press in
new bearing using LRT-54-015.
CAUTION: One side of the bearing is
magnetic. The magnetic side is identifiable
by the application of a matt black finish. The
magnetic side must face towards the
inboard side of the vehicle. Before fitting
the bearing, ensure the magnetic face is
clean. The bearing must be handled with
extreme care.
3. Fit circlip to hub.
4. Fit hub to vice, fit backplate and tighten bolts to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
5. Support bearing on tool LRT-54-015 and press
drive flange into bearing using LRT-54-014.
6. Fit hub assembly to drive shaft.