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Land Rover Defender: Rear Halfshaft

Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts / Rear Halfshaft

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

PART(S)

Rear Halfshaft

REMOVAL

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.

NOTE:

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

2. Remove the wheel knuckle.

3.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the halfshaft seal.

Rear Halfshaft

Remove the rear halfshaft.

4.

Rear Halfshaft

Remove and discard the circlip.

INSTALLATION

1. Renew the circlip.

2.

Rear Halfshaft

Clean and inspect the seal. Replace if damaged or worn.

3. Use a suitable seal protector during the installation of the halfshaft.

4.

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear halfshaft circlip is installed correctly by pulling the halfshaft gently to make sure it is engaged.

Install the rear halfshaft.

5. Install the wheel knuckle.

6. Check the differential oil level and top up if necessary

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