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.
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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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
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
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:
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SEE MORE:
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before operating the
parking features.
Note: If an approved tow bar is fitted,
park assist adjusts to compensate for the
extra length.
The park assist system is not available if:
The vehicle's speed is greater than
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not use metal tools during this operation, removal of the component(s) must
be completed with a plastic
trim tool.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential informati
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