Land Rover Defender: Rear Driveshaft

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

PART(S)

REMOVAL

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.

Release the Emergency Park Release (EPR).

2. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

3. Remove the exhaust system.

4. Remove the right undershield.

5. Remove the left undershield.

6.

• Remove the 10 bolts.
• Remove the heatshield.

7.

• Remove the 9 bolts.
• Remove the heatshield.

8.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

• Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
• Remove and discard the 6 bolts.
• Remove the 3 washers.

9. Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear differential.

10.

WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the rear driveshaft.

INSTALLATION

1.

WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.

• Install the rear driveshaft.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 47.5Nm

2.

• Install the rear driveshaft to the alignment mark made on the removal step.
• Install the 3 spacers.
• Install and tighten the 6 new driveshaft to front output flange bolts.

  Renew Part: Driveshaft to front output flange bolts Quantity: 6.

  Torque: 73Nm

3.

• Install the rear driveshaft to the alignment mark made on the removal step.
• Install the 3 washers.
• Install and tighten the 6 new driveshaft to rear differential bolts.

  Torque: 73Nm

4.

• Install the heatshield.
• Install and tighten the 9 bolts.

  Torque: 10Nm

5.

• Install the heatshield.
• Install and tighten the 10 bolts.

  Torque: 10Nm

6. Install the right side undershield.

7. Remove the left undershield.

8. Install the exhaust system.

9. Reset the Emergency Park Release (EPR) cable.

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