Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle - Differential - Vehicles with - Active Driveline Differential
Control Module (G1781294) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
- 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.
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and
Operation).
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index21(5).jpg)
Remove the rear differential heatshield.
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index22(5).jpg)
Disconnect and release the rear differential wiring harness.
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index23(5).jpg)
Disconnect and release the rear differential wiring harness.
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index24(5).jpg)
Loosen but do not fully remove the differential control module
bracket retaining bolt.
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index25(5).jpg)
Remove the differential control module retaining bolts.
![Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles with- active driveline differential control module (G1781294) removal and installation](images/books/227/index26(5).jpg)
Remove the differential control module
INSTALLATION
Install the differential control module.
Torque: 10 Nm
Tighten the differential control module bracket retaining bolt
Torque: 10 Nm
Connect and secure the rear differential wiring harness.
Install the rear differential heatshield
Torque: 10 Nm
If a new component has been installed, configure using Land Rover
approved diagnostic equipment.
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DRAINING
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escapin
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear differential.
Refer to: Differential Case (205-02 Rear Drive A
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle
Remove the rear differential.
Refer to: Differential Case (205-02 Rear Drive Ax
SEE MORE:
Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW), maximum rear
axle weight, maximum trailer
weight, or nose weight.
Exceeding any of these limits
could cause instability and a loss
of control.
Do not loop the breakaway cable
or safety chain over the tow ball,
as it may slide off.
To maintain vehicle
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Make sure to protect the paintwork.
Do not use tools during this operation, removal of the
component(s) must be carried out by hand.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Parking Aid Camera (413-13, Removal and Installation).