Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle - Differential - Vehicles with- Active Driveline Drive Pinion Seal (G1781297)  - Removal

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

PART(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

CAUTIONS:

• To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
• Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
• Discard the bolts.

Using a suitable transmission jack support the differential case.

NOTE:

If equipped.

NOTE:

Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes as shown.

CAUTION:

Use a suitable bolt with a square cross section end to avoid damaging the driveshaft joint.

NOTE:

Driveshaft joint shown removed for clarity.

CAUTION:

Install the bolt finger tight first.

NOTE:

Tighten the bolt until the movement of the driveshaft joint is detected.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

1. Remove the bolt, turn the driveshaft and repeat the above step at the opposite threaded hole.
2. Repeat above steps until the driveshaft joint is fully released.

NOTE: Accurately

This step must be carried out to make sure that the drive pinion nut is correctly tightened on assembly.

Accurately scribe a line to mark the drive pinion shaft to the nut and pinion flange.

Note the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft prior to removal.

Special Tool(s): 205-053

CAUTION:

Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

Special Tool(s): 303-D121

CAUTION:

Discard the seal.

Carefully remove and discard the drive flange oil seal.

Special Tool(s): 100-012, 308-529

Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

CAUTION:

Discard the bolts.

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