Rear shaft with external and internal joints (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands.

3. Remove the front wheel.



4. Remove the cotter pin from the hub mounting nut on the outer joint housing.

5. With the help of a partner holding the brake pedal depressed, loosen and discard the nut.



6. Unscrew the nut and bolt securing the longitudinal rod to the rear hub, save the spacer sleeve on the bolt head.

7. Unscrew the bolt and nut securing the transverse rod to the subframe. Remove the shock absorber.

8. Unscrew the bolt and nut securing the transverse adjustment rod to the subframe.



9. Place a container to collect the leaking oil.

10. With the help of a partner, slide the hub outward and remove the outer joint from the hub.



11. Being careful not to damage the oil flinger ring, disconnect the inner joint from the differential using the LRT-51-014 tool and remove the drive shaft.



12. Remove and discard the drive shaft retaining ring.

Installation

1. Check the condition of the differential seal and replace it if it is damaged or worn.

2. Wipe the ends of the drive shaft and the places where it is installed in the hub and in the differential.

3. Lubricate the working lips of the oil seal with transmission oil.

4. Install a new snap ring onto the end of the drive shaft.

5. Insert the shaft into the differential and push it fully into place.

CAUTION: Press down on the drive shaft to ensure that the snap ring is seated in its groove and holds the shaft.

6. With the help of a partner, insert the shaft into the hub.

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7. Install the drive shaft mounting nut, but do not tighten it all the way at this stage.

8. Install the shock absorber and bolt with nut on the adjusting cross rod, tighten them to a torque of 120 Nm.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened when the weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension.

9. Install the bolt and nut on the cross rod and tighten them to a torque of 120 Nm.

10. Install the spacer sleeve, bolt and nut on the longitudinal rod, tighten them to a torque of 120 Nm.

11. Fit a new drive shaft mounting nut and tighten it to 400 Nm. Lock the nut onto the end of the drive shaft.

12. Check the oil level in the differential and top up if necessary.

MAINTENANCE, Rear Axle.

13. Reinstall the wheel(s) and tighten the nuts to 115 Nm.

14. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

15. Connect the negative battery terminal.