Rear Axle/Hub Area - Clicking Noise
11/08/9551/01/95/US
SUBJECT
Click From Rear Axle/Hub area
MODEL
Range Rover 4.0 SE
AFFECTED VEHICLES
LP 300190 to 313351
LH
LJ
LD
DETAIL
When moving from drive to reverse or reverse to drive, a clicking noise may be heard from the rear axle. The noise can be related to the half shaft spline/hub flange being undersize.
ACTION REQUIRED
Upon customer complaint of a clicking noise from the rear axle follow the procedure below.
PARTS INFORMATION
FTC 3498 - Left hand half shaft assembly (shaft and ABS exciter ring).
FTC 3499 - Right hand half shaft assembly (shaft and ABS exciter ring).
CDU 1534L - Stake nut - 2 required.
FTC 1374 - ABS sensor bush - 2 required.
PROCEDURE
Ensure that all rear suspension nuts and bolts are correctly torqued to ensure that these are not the source of the clicking noise. If not continue with this procedure.
Refer to workshop manual section 64 Rear Suspension, Drive Shaft and Hub Assembly.
Remove half shaft from axle and inspect for spline wear. If worn/damaged replace axle shaft.
Axle shaft should be replaced as a complete assembly (the ABS exciter ring is already fitted onto the new axle shaft). Always use new ABS sensor bushes during re-assembly.
Note:
The stake nut must be tightened to 250 lbf. ft (338 Nm).
WARRANTY
Normal warranty policy and procedure apply
COMP. CODE
4L5J
SRO
51.10.01 - Half shaft assembly renew - 1.05 hrs