Oil leak from rear axle - breather pipe

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE - BREATHER PIPE

Model

Range Rover

Affected vehicles

All vehicles in VIN range XA 410483 to YA 431506

Date

2000-03-22

Reference

Bulletin 0007, CDS ref L8582bu

Bulletin text

Range Rover

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles in VIN range XA 410483 to YA 431506

PROBLEM:

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE - BREATHER PIPE

CAUSE:

Pressure build up in rear axle due to a damaged breather pipe. On vehicles in the above VIN range, there is a possibility that a rear axle oil leak may be evident as a result of the axle breather pipe becoming trapped by the right hand rear air spring.

ACTION:

1. Confirm and rectify the source of oil leakage.

2. Inspect breather pipe FTC5133 for damage and replace if necessary.

3. Referring to illustration, pass cable tie NTC1154 through the tie slot in pipe clip NRC9246 and around axle tube. Secure cable tie approximately mid way between axle tube breather entry ‘A’ and the air spring mounting plate ‘B’ as shown.

4. Secure the breather hose into the new clip. Ensure that it is routed clear of the air spring, particularly when suspension ride height ‘Access’ mode is selected.

Bulletin N o : 0007 L8582bu 1 22.03.2000

PARTS INFORMATION:

FTC5133 Pipe - breather NTC1154 Tie - cable NRC9246 Clip - pipe

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 4N2M

Use S.R.O.: 51.27.89/26 Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs

NOTE: Time allowance does not include any additional oil leak rectification. Submit by adding relevant S.R.O. details to this claim.