Land Rover Defender: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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204-250
Wheel bearing install and removal tool
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204-305
Remover, Wheel Bearing
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204-726
Remover/Installer, Wheel Bearing
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JLR-204-807
Installer, Front Wheel Bearing
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JLR-204-811
Support, Hub
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JLR-204-812
Installer, Hub Bearing
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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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 illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.
2. Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
3.
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Use the special tools to remove the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-811, 204-726
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
4.
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Use the suitable tools to move the bearing race until a suitable gap opens up.
General Equipment: Vise
General Equipment: Chisel
5.
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Use the special tool to remove the bearing race from the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): 204-305
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
6.
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Clean and inspect the wheel hub for deterioration.
7.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the circlip prior to removal.
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Remove the circlip.
8.
CAUTION: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
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Use the special tool to remove the wheel bearing from the wheel knuckle.
Special Tool(s): 204-250
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
9.
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Clean and inspect the wheel knuckle for deterioration.
INSTALLATION
1.
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
- Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.
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Use the special tools to install the new wheel bearing.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-807, JLR-204-812
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
2.
NOTE: Make sure that the circlip is installed to the noted removal position.
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Install the circlip.
3.
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Use the special tools to install the wheel hub.
Special Tool(s): 204-726
General Equipment: Hydraulic press
4. Install the rear wheel knuckle.
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Wheel Knuckle
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
204-506/1
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft
204-506/2
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Spacer
204-506/3
Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Screw Thread
204-506/5
Retainer
Coil Spring
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is at the normal ride
height. Failure to follow this
instruction may result i
Wheels and Tires
SPECIFICATIONS
Wheels
Tire Size
NOTES:
The tire size is displayed on the outer wall of each tire.
All Range Rover tires are rated as XL (Extra Load) or 'Reinforced'
Tire Pressures
Torque Specif
SEE MORE:
Topping up the brake fluid
Always use brake fluid which has the
correct specification.
Brake fluid damages painted surfaces.
Soak up any spillage with an absorbent
cloth immediately. Wash the area with a
mixture of car shampoo and water.
Only use new fluid from an airtight
container. Fluid from open containers, or
fluid p
Steering Column - Diagnosis and
Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the steering wheel heater, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the
workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution
