Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REV: 09/97
Refit
11. Clean stub axle and drive shaft and fit hub
assembly to 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.
14. Back off adjusting nut 90
°
and tighten to
10 Nm
(7 lbf/ft).
15. Fit a new lock washer.
16. Fit locknut. Tighten to
50 Nm (37 lbf/ft).
17. Tab over lock washer to secure adjusting nut
and locknut.
18. Fit a new joint washer to driving member and fit
member to hub. Tighten bolts to
65 Nm (48
lbf/ft).
19. Fit circlip and dust cap.
20. Fit brake disc shield and brake caliper. Tighten
bolts to
82 Nm (61 lbf/ft).
21. Bleed brake system
See BRAKES, Repair,
Brake system bleed .
22. 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)
23. Operate footbrake to locate brake pads before
driving vehicle.