Specifications

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CHECK STEERING BALL JOINTS
Ball joints are lubricated for the normal life of ball
joints during manufacture and require no further
lubrication. This applies
only if the rubber gaiter has
not become dislodged or damaged. The joints should
be checked at the specified mileage intervals but more
frequently if the vehicle is used under arduous
conditions.
1. Check for wear in the joints by moving the ball
joint up and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent renew the complete joint assembly.
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CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to perform
this check and adjustment. See 'General Specification
and Data' section for the correct alignment. Check and
adjust with the vehicle on level ground.
1. Set the road wheels to the straight ahead position
and push the vehicle forward a short distance.
2. Slacken the clamp bolts securing the ball joints at
both ends of the track rod.
3. Twist the track - rod to decrease or increase its
effective length as required to achieve the correct
alignment.
4. Push the vehicle rearwards whilst moving the
steering wheel from side to side
to settle the ball
joints. Then with the wheels
in the straight ahead
position push the vehicle forward a short distance
and recheck the
alignmcnt. If necessary make
further adjustments. When the alignment is correct
tighten the ball joint clamp bolts.
The ball joint pins must be central in their housing
and not inclined
to one side. See section 57.
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ADJUST REAR BRAKES
Land Rover One Ten Vehicles
1. Raise up vehicle and lower onto axle stands.
2. Each shoe is independently set by means of a
hexagon adjuster. Check that the wheel turns
freely and turn one adjuster until the shoe is locked
against the drum. Slacken
off the adjuster
sufficiently for the wheel to turn freely
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approximately two serrations on the snail cam.
3. Repeat the above procedure for the second brake
shoe and the opposite wheel.
4. Remove the axle stands and road test the vehicle
brakes.
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Land Rover Ninety Vehicles
The shoes are set by a single hexagon adjustment bolt
operating through a serrated snail cam enabling both
shoes to be adjusted to obtain the best results.
1. Raise - up the vehicle on to axle stands.
2. Check that the wheel rotates freely then turn the
adjuster until the brake shoes are in firm contact
with the drum.
3. Slacken off the adjuster just sufficiently for the
drum to rotate freely.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other wheel.
5. Remove the axle stands and road test the vehicle.
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