Land Rover Defender: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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204-250
Wheel bearing install and removal tool
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204-305
Remover, Wheel Bearing
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204-726
Remover/Installer, Wheel Bearing
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JLR-204-807
Installer, Front Wheel Bearing
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JLR-204-811
Support, Hub
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JLR-204-812
Installer, Hub Bearing
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.
2. Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
3.
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Use the special tools to remove the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-811, 204-726
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
4.
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Use the suitable tools to move the bearing race until a suitable gap opens up.
General Equipment: Vise
General Equipment: Chisel
5.
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Use the special tool to remove the bearing race from the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): 204-305
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
6.
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Clean and inspect the wheel hub for deterioration.
7.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the circlip prior to removal.
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Remove the circlip.
8.
CAUTION: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
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Use the special tool to remove the wheel bearing from the wheel knuckle.
Special Tool(s): 204-250
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
9.
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Clean and inspect the wheel knuckle for deterioration.
INSTALLATION
1.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
- Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.
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Use the special tools to install the new wheel bearing.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-807, JLR-204-812
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
2.
NOTE: Make sure that the circlip is installed to the noted removal position.
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Install the circlip.
3.
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Use the special tools to install the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): 204-726
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
4. Install the rear wheel knuckle.
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Wheel Knuckle
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
204-506/1
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft
204-506/2
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Spacer
204-506/3
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Screw Thread
204-506/5
Retainer
Coil Spring
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is at the normal ride
height. Failure to follow this
instruction may result i
Wheels and Tires
SPECIFICATIONS
Wheels
Tire Size
NOTES:
The tire size is displayed on the outer wall of each tire.
All Range Rover tires are rated as XL (Extra Load) or 'Reinforced'
Tire Pressures
Torque Specif
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Portable media controls
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before driving the vehicle.
Note: The system software does not
support video media playback and
broadcasts.
Note: The screen shown is in PLAYER
mode.
Portable media includes iPods, iPads,
iPhones, USB mass storage, a
Topping up the oil
The vehicle's warranty may be invalidated
if damage is caused by using oil that does
not meet the required specification.
Before driving off-road, top up the engine
oil level to the maximum mark on the
engine oil level dipstick. Failure to do so
could result in an insufficient oil level when
drivin
