Land Rover Discovery: Front Drive Halfshafts Front Right Halfshaft - RHD AWD- lHD AWD (G1794495) -
Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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Removal
CAUTIONS:
- Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on
the suspension.
- Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
- Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over
articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to
the CV joints.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
CAUTION:
Discard the nut.
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index293(2).jpg)
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index294(2).jpg)
CAUTION:
Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
NOTE:
Retain the nut for the instillation.
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index295(2).jpg)
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt.
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index296(2).jpg)
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index297(2).jpg)
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index298(2).jpg)
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable
retaining straps.
- Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub
assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the halfshaft.
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index299(2).jpg)
Special Tool(s): 205-857
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index21(4).jpg)
WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION:
Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
![Front drive halfshafts front right halfshaft - RHD awd_lhd awd (G1794495) - Removal](images/books/227/index22(4).jpg)
CAUTIONS:
- Inspect the seal, replace if damaged
- Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
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Installation
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of
corrosion and foreign material.
Make sure the seal is installed correctly.
NOTE:
This step is only required if previou
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure to suppor
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All vehicles
WARNING:
Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
Select 'P' - Park on automatic transmission selector.
Select 'N' - Neutral on manual transmission.
Vehicles with four-wheel drive
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, position lifting
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Fog Lamps, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Exterior Lighting (417-01, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is