Click from rear axle/hub area

CLICK FROM REAR AXLE/HUB AREA

Model

New Range Rover

Affected vehicles

300190 to 313351

Date

1995-07-05

Reference

05/07/95

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Click From Rear Axle/Hub area

MODEL

New Range Rover

DETAIL

When moving from drive to reverse or reverse to drive, a clicking noise may be heard from the rear axle. The noise can be related to the halfshaft spline/hub flange being undersize.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint of a clicking noise from the rear axle follow the procedure below.

PARTS INFORMATION

FTC 3498 Left hand halfshaft assembly (shaft and ring) FTC 3499 Right hand halfshaft assembly (shaft and ring)

CDU 1534 Stake nut 2 off

PROCEDURE

Refer to workshop manual section 64 suspension drive shaft and assembly.

Remove halfshaft from axle and inspect for spline wear. If worn/damaged replace axle shaft. Axle shaft assembly should be replaced ie shaft exciter ring as a complete assembly.

Note: The stake nut must be tightened to 250 lbf. ft

Issue 2 05/07/95

NRR/64/03/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 300190 to 313351 LH LJ LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedure apply

COMP. CODE

4L5J

SRO

51.10.01 Halfshaft assembly renew 00.90 hour