Land Rover Defender: Rear Driveshaft
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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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.
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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.
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- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
7.
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- Remove the 9 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
8.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
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- 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.
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- 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.
READ NEXT:
Rear Drive Axle/Differential
SPECIFICATIONS
Sealers
NOTE:
Do not use any lubricant other than that specified.
Lubricants
Capacities
Rear 'standard' Differential
Rear Electronic Torque Managed (ETM) Differential
Torque Specif
Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2 - REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Rear right halfshaft
Breather pipe
Rear differential
Rear left halfshaft
Rear driveshaft
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2 - ELECTR
Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Diagnosis and Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For additional information, refer to the relevant description and operation
section of the workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTIONS:
Di
SEE MORE:
Steering Column Switches
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution
of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the
vehicle being tested and/or the
donor vehicle.
STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWIT
Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 4
NOTES:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle is shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD)
vehicle is similar.
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
Passenger airbag
Driver airbag
Driver side airbag
Passenger side airbag
Restraints Con
