Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REV: 09/97
Refit
10. Clean stub axle.
11. Fit hub assembly to stub axle.
12. Fit spacing washer.
13. Fit hub adjusting nut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37
lbf/ft). Ensure hub is free to rotate with no
bearing play. Back off adjusting nut 90
°
and
tighten to
10 Nm (7 lbf/ft).
14. Fit a new lock washer.
15. Fit locknut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37 lbf/ft).
16. Tab over lock washer to secure adjusting nut
and locknut.
17. Using a new joint washer fit axle shaft to hub.
Tighten bolts to
65 Nm (48 lbf/ft).
18. Fit brake caliper. Tighten bolts to
82 Nm (61
lbf/ft). Secure brake pipes to axle casing.
19. Fit road wheel, remove axle stands and tighten
road wheel nuts to correct torque:
Alloy wheels -
130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels -
100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy duty wheels -
170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
20. Operate footbrake to locate brake pads before
driving vehicle.