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LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT SLIDING , AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
CHECK VISUALLY BRAKE, FUEL, CLUTCH
PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING LEAKS AND
CORROSION
1.
2.
Clean all grease nipples on front and rear
propeller shafts.
Using a low pressure hand grease gun, apply
recommended grease, to grease nipples at front
and rear propeller shaft universal and sliding
joints.
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS,
SECURITY AND DAMAGE
NOTE: The rear propeller shaft flexible
coupling is not fitted with a grease nipple.
CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM POWER
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS,
HYDRAULIC PIPES AND UNIONS FOR CHAFING
AND CORROSION
CHECK/TIGHTEN STEERING UNIT AND STEERING
ROD BALL JOINT FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF OF BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Ball joints are lubricated for their normal life during
manufacture and require no further lubrication. This
applies ONLY if rubber boot has not been dislodged
or damaged. Joints should be checked at specified
mileage intervals but more frequently if vehicle is used
under arduous conditions.
1.
Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent fit a new joint assembly.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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