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Axle Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ALL VEHICLES 

  1. With assistance, install the front axle assembly.
    • With assistance, raise and maneuver the front final drive unit.
    • Tighten the 3 new bolts in the front axle assembly to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.
    • Tighten the front axle assembly front mounting bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft).
  2. Connect the breather line.
  3. Install the front axle crossmember.
    • Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

    4. VEHICLES WITH 5.0L ENGINE 

  4. Install the transmission fluid cooler mounting bracket.
    • Tighten the 3 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).
    • Secure the transmission fluid cooler coolant pipe to the coolant hose bracket.
    • Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
  5. Install the automatic transmission fluid cooler.
    • Tighten the 4 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).

    6. VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINE 

  6. Secure the fuel cooler.
    • Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).

    7. VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE STABILIZATION 

  7. Install the stabilizer bar bushing.
    • Install the clamp.
    • Install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

    8. ALL VEHICLES 

    NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
  8. Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
    • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
    • Remove and discard the tie strap.
  9. Install a new snap ring to the LH halfshaft.
    • Remove and discard the tie strap.
    10. NOTE: Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.
  10. Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.
    1. Open the halfshaft seal protector and install the halfshaft.
    2. Release the halfshaft seal protector from the halfshaft seal.
    3. Remove the halfshaft seal protector.
    4. Fully install the halfshaft.
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    11. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
  11. Secure the LH upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
    12. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
  12. Secure the LH tie-rod end ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
  13. Secure the LH brake hose bracket to the wheel knuckle.
    • Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
  14. Secure the LH stabilizer bar link.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  15. Install the LH splash shield.
    • Install the clips.
  16. Install the axle tube. See AXLE TUBE .
  17. Install the wheels and tires.
    • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
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