Land Rover Defender: Differential Draining and Filling
Land Rover Defender 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Differential Draining and Filling
GENERAL PROCEDURES
PART(S)
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DRAINING
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
2.
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- Clean the area around the fluid filler plug.
- Position a suitable container under the rear differential.
- Remove and discard the fluid filler plug.
3.
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- Clean the area around the fluid drain plug.
- Remove and discard the fluid drain plug.
- Allow the fluid to drain.
4.
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- Install and tighten the new drain plug.
Renew Part: Rear differential drain plug Quantity: 1.
Torque: 30Nm
FILLING
1. Fill the rear differential with the correct specification of fluid.
2.
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- Install and tighten the new filler plug.
Renew Part: Rear differential fill plug Quantity: 1.
Torque: 30Nm
3.
- Clean the area around the fluid filler plug, wipe away any excess fluid.
- Remove the container.
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Differential
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
f
Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This p
Differential Front Bush
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
204-598
Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
JLR-205-991
Support, Bush
JLR-502-013
Remover, Bush
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the e
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Use a suitable trim tool.
Make sure to protect the paintwork.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illus
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