Land Rover Defender: Rear Halfshaft Seal
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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100-012
Slide Hammer
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100-012-01
Slide Hammer Adapter
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308-005
Remover, Axle oil seal
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308-626-1
Installer, Halfshaft Oil Seal
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
- Right side shown, left side similar.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
2. Drain the rear differential.
3. Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
4.
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Remove the rear halfshaft.
5.
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Remove and discard the circlip.
Renew Part: Circlip Quantity: 1.
6.
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Use the special tools to remove and discard the rear halfshaft seal.
Special Tool(s): 308-005, 100-012
INSTALLATION
1.
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2. Install a new circlip.
3.
CAUTION:
The seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.
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- Install the oil seal protector.
- Install the rear halfshaft.
4.
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Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has fully engaged
and retains the halfshaft inboard
joint within the differential case.
5. Install the rear wheel knuckle.
6. Refill the rear differential.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
100-012
Slide Hammer
100-012-01
Slide Hammer Adapter
204-266
Adapter for 204-265
204-269A
Flange remover forcing screw
205-053
Retainer, Differential Pini
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants
NOTE:
Do not use any lubricant other than that specified
Capacities
Reduction Ratio
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Numbers w
COMPONENT LOCATION
Front right halfshaft
Breather tube
Front driveshaft
Front left halfshaft
Front differential
OVERVIEW
The front differential has two functions:
to convert the 'angle of dr
SEE MORE:
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tire wear, should be
reported to a qualified technician without
delay. Ignoring low fluid levels or uneven
tire wear may cause damage to the
vehicle.
In addition to the routine maintenance, a
number of simple checks must be carried
out more
Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings before using any
of the features in this section.
Do not attempt to fit a LATCH child
restraint to the center rear seating
position. The anchor bars are not
designed to hold a LATCH child restraint
in this position. Install only using se
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