Land Rover Defender: Front Wheel Bearing

Front Wheel Bearing - Vehicles With: 380mm Brake Disc

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

204-250

Wheel bearing install and removal tool

204-305

Remover, Wheel Bearing

204-726

Remover/Installer, Wheel Bearing

JLR-204-807

Installer, Front Wheel Bearing

JLR-204-808

Installer, Front Wheel Bearing

JLR-204-811

Support, Hub

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

• Copper Hammer
• Hydraulic press
• Punch
• Vise

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• If there are any signs of a lateral impact on any of the wheels, take the car for a test drive, and assess for a noisy bearing. Also rotate the bearing of the corresponding wheel, and feel for any notchiness. If either of these tests indicate the potential presence of a problem, replace the bearing.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the wheel knuckle.

3.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the brake disc shield.

4.

Use the special tools to remove the wheel hub.

Special Tool(s): 204-726, JLR-204-811

General Equipment: Hydraulic press

5.

Use a suitable tool to reposition the inner race of the wheel bearing to allow the special tool to be installed.

General Equipment: Vise

General Equipment: Copper Hammer

General Equipment: Punch

6.

Use the special tool to remove the inner race of the wheel bearing.

Special Tool(s): 204-305

General Equipment: Hydraulic press

7.

Clean all the mating faces and reusable parts thoroughly and check for damage.

8.

Remove the circlip.

9.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.

Use the special tool to remove the wheel bearing.

Special Tool(s): 204-250

General Equipment: Hydraulic press

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the noted removal position.

• Make sure the new wheel bearing is installed with the wheel speed sensor ring facing inward.
• Use the special tools to install the wheel bearing.

Special Tool(s): JLR-204-808, JLR-204-807

General Equipment: Hydraulic press

2.

Install the circlip with the gap towards the bottom the wheel knuckle.

3.

Use the special tools to install the wheel hub.

Special Tool(s): 204-726

General Equipment: Hydraulic press

4.

• Install the brake disc shield.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 10Nm

5. Install the wheel knuckle.

Front Wheel Bearing - Vehicles With: 350mm Brake Disc/365mm Brake Disc

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• If there are any signs of a lateral impact on any of the wheels, take the vehicle for a test drive, and assess for a noisy bearing. Also rotate the bearing of the corresponding wheel, and feel for any notchiness. If either of these tests indicate the potential presence of a problem, replace the bearing.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the front wheel knuckle.

3.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the front brake disc shield.

4.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not attempt to release the wheel hub and bearing assembly by hitting it directly with a hammer. Loosen the wheel hub retaining bolts as illustrated before applying an even amount of force to the head of each bolt to release the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the components.
• Make sure to restrain the wheel knuckle correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the component.
• Take extra care not to damage the component.

• Loosen, but do not remove the 4 bolts as illustrated.

General Equipment: Vise

General Equipment: Vise jaw protectors

• Release the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
• Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
• Discard the wheel hub and bearing assembly retaining bolts.

5.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of corrosion and foreign material.

Clean and inspect the wheel knuckle for damage or deterioration.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure to restrain the wheel knuckle correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the component.
• Take extra care not to damage the component.

• Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
• Tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence illustrated.

General Equipment: Vise

General Equipment: Vise jaw protectors

Renew Part: Wheel bearing bolts Quantity: 4.

Torque

• Stage1: 30Nm
• Stage2: 60Nm
• Stage3: 90Nm
• Stage4: 120º

2.

• Install the front brake disc shield.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 10Nm

3. Install the front wheel knuckle.

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