Land Rover Defender: Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Runout Check
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Suspension System - General Information / Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Runout Check
GENERAL PROCEDURES
ACTIVATION
NOTES:
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- It is not necessary to complete the parking brake shoe 'bedding-in procedure' if the rear brake discs or parking brake shoes have been removed for access to other components.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
2. Remove the rear brake disc.
3.
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Using special tool (100-053) mount a Dial Test Indicator (DTI) to and secure to the backplate using the upper backplate fixing.
4.
CAUTION: Make sure the DTI is positioned clear of the wheel studs.
Position the DTI probe on the outer edge of the hub face.
5. If the hub runout exceeds the limit replace the hub.
6. Remove the DTI.
7. Install the rear brake disc.
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Steering Wheel Vibration/Shimmy While Driving
GENERAL PROCEDURES
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Jaguar Land Rover approved battery support unit
Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
CHECK
NOTES:
Until flat-spots are removed, significant vibrat
Wheel and Tire Assembly Balancing
GENERAL PROCEDURES
CHECK
CAUTION:
Only Jaguar Land Rover approved wheel and tire balancing equipment must be used
during this
procedure.
NOTES:
If a retailer sub-contracts tire replacement and/or b
Front Suspension
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2 - COIL SUSPENSION
NOTE:
Front right suspension components shown, front left suspension components are
similar.
Stabilizer b
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Preliminary Advice, Jacking
PRELIMINARY ADVICE
WARNING:
Make sure that the vehicle is stable before completing any work.
CAUTION:
Make sure the deployable side steps are set to 'Roof Access' mode (if equipped).
Do not jack or lift on the
side step mount brackets.
NOTES:
There is some variation in the illustrations depending
Automatic Transmission
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants
CAUTION:
Make sure the correct Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is used as specified.
Use of any other fluids may
result in a malfunction or failure.
Maintenance
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Numbers with a green background are a single use component.
COMPONENT TORQUE
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