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2002 Land Rover Freelander Repair Question


Topics covered: Pinion nut, Differential, Torque.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 17, 2009

2002 Land Rover Freelander differential

Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2002 Land Rover Freelander 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles

I changed the seal on differential and retightened nut on front, now I have a noise when backing up, is the nut supposed to be torqued, and if so what are specs?
Avatar Asked by scottyromero

Answer

Replied on October 31, 2009

Rear Differential Pinion Nut (2) (3) Ft.Lbs 140 Nm(190)

(2)DO NOT reuse old nut or bolt.
(3)Continue to tighten pinion nut until pinion preload torque-to-turn is 15.0-24.8 INCH Lbs. (1.7-2.8 N.m). If pinion preload is higher, replace collapsible spacer. DO NOT tighten pinion nut to more than 275 Ft. Lbs. (373 N.m), or collapsible spacer will be compressed too far

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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