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Series Land Rover Axles
- Fault Diagnosis
Outline
of the front and rear axle operation.
The Series Land Rover axles consist of two halfshafts housed
inside a steel casing. The front differentials are the Rover
type, whereas the rear are Rover or ENV type (II & IIa)
or Salisbury (III). Universal couplings at the ends of the
front halfshafts turn inside oil-filled swivel pin housings.
The bottom swivel pin rotates in a tapered roller bearing
and the tiop one turns in a plain bush. Front and rear axles
are attached to the chassis of the Series Land Rover by semi-elliptical
leaf springs.
Land Rover pulls to the side or wanders
Castor or swivel pin inclinations incorrect or
unequal; binding brake; tight or worn swivel pin; faulty wheel
bearings; incorrect wheel alignment; loose axle 'U' bolts;
Wheel wobble
Worn or loose hub bearings; worn swivel pins and
bearings; insufficiently damped swivel pins; worn universal
half shaft joint; incorrect castor angle.
Excessive tire wear
Incorrect wheel alignment; incorrectly adjusted
brakes; worn swivel pins (front); incorrect camber;
Land Rover Front or rear end noisy
Wear or lack of oil in differential; worn propshaft
universal joint; worn swivel pins (front).
Vibration
Worn halfshaft bearings; loose drive shaft bolts; prop shaft
not balanced; wheels not balanced; worn swivel pins or bearings;
worn universal joints on front halfshafts.
Oil leaks
If
a Series Land Rover doesn't leak oil then
it's not the real thing!
But if it's excessive then check for:
Loose or missing drain/filler plugs; damaged joint
washers or oil seals.
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Fascinating
facts
(No.57 )
Series III vehicles built
in the last two years of production (1983-85) had several components
in common with the newly launched 110.
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