Land Rover Defender: Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Runout Check

GENERAL PROCEDURES

ACTIVATION

NOTES:

• Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
• It is not necessary to complete the parking brake shoe 'bedding-in procedure' if the rear brake discs or parking brake shoes have been removed for access to other components.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Remove the rear brake disc.

3.

Using special tool (100-053) mount a Dial Test Indicator (DTI) to and secure to the backplate using the upper backplate fixing.

4.

CAUTION: Make sure the DTI is positioned clear of the wheel studs.

Position the DTI probe on the outer edge of the hub face.

5. If the hub runout exceeds the limit replace the hub.

6. Remove the DTI.

7. Install the rear brake disc.

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