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Land Rover 300Tdi Defender16 · REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
16 · Transmission

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 300Tdi Defender
Section
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90
REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVEDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90
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REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE

7

REPAIR

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - 90

Service repair no - 51.15.01

Remove

1. Using suitable container, drain axle oil.
2. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges to

facilitate reassembly.

3. Remove 4 bolts and disconnect propeller shaft

from differential. Tie aside.

4. Remove 5 hub drive member bolts and withdraw

axle half shafts sufficiently to disengage from
differential unit.

5. Remove 10 nuts securing differential to axle

case.

6. Withdraw differential unit.

NOTE: The differential unit can only be
serviced as a complete assembly with
matching drive pinion. For advice ring

Land Rover Service Department.

Refit

7. Ensure mating faces are clean and apply a bead

of RTV sealant to axle case.

8. Support differential unit and position on axle

casing.

9. Secure with self locking nuts and tighten to

40

Nm (30lbf/ft).

10. Align marks on flanges and secure propeller

shaft to differential. Tighten bolts to

48 Nm (35

lbf/ft).

11. Refit half shafts, using new drive member

gaskets. Tighten bolts to

65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).

12. Refill axle oil with approved lubricant

See

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids 
.

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