Differential output shaft seal (Range Rover 3)

Dismantling

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and install stands.

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

2. Remove the wheel.



3. Remove the 6 screws securing the drive shaft to the differential flange and remove the three plates under the screws. Discard the screws.

4. Install the jack, resting it against the lower suspension arm.



5. Remove the nut and bolt securing the lower arm to the wheel bearing support.

6. Lower the support jack.

7. Remove the drive shaft from the differential.

8. Place a container to collect any leaking oil.



9. Using a soft metal drift, loosen the differential flange.



10. Remove the differential flange.

11. Remove and discard the shaft retaining ring.

12. Carefully remove and discard the seal groove so as not to damage it.

Assembly

1. Wipe the groove under the seal.



2. Install the seal using the LRT-51-021 tool.

3. Wipe the flange and the flange shaft that contacts the seal.

4. Place a new retaining ring on the shaft.

5. Apply a small amount of grease to the splines and the seal contact surface.

FILLING CAPACITIES, USED OPERATING LIQUIDS, OILS AND SEALANTS, Lubrication system.

6. Install the differential output shaft in place.

CAUTION: Press on the output shaft flange to ensure the retaining ring is engaged and holds the output shaft.

7. Wipe the lower arm and the mating surface of the wheel bearing support.

8. Connect the drive shaft to the differential.

9. Align the wheel bearing support with the lower suspension arm, insert the mounting bolt, screw on and lightly tighten the nut.

10. Wipe the screw plates, install the plates, tighten the new drive shaft to differential shaft flange screws to 40 Nm, then tighten them a further 60°.

11. Reinstall the wheels and tighten the nuts to a torque of 140 Nm.



12. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

13. Tighten the lower arm mounting nut to the wheel bearing support to a torque of 250 N·m.

14. Add oil to the final drive housing to the required level.

MAIN TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL, ADJUSTMENTS, Rear main transmission and differential housing - oil drain and filling.