Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle
- Differential - Vehicles without- Active Driveline
Differential Draining and
Filling (G1775367) / General
Procedures
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE:
Discard the differential case filler plug washer.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles without- Active driveline differential draining and filling (G1775367) General procedures](images/books/227/index283(5).jpg)
Make sure the vehicle is level. Remove the rear differential case
filler plug.
NOTE:
Discard the differential case fluid drain plug washer.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles without- Active driveline differential draining and filling (G1775367) General procedures](images/books/227/index284(5).jpg)
Drain the differential fluid.
CAUTION:
Install a new washer.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles without- Active driveline differential draining and filling (G1775367) General procedures](images/books/227/index285(5).jpg)
Install the differential case fluid drain plug.
Torque: 34 Nm
Fill the rear differential, until a thin bead of fluid runs from the filler
hole.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02A, Specifications).
CAUTION:
Install a new washer.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles without- Active driveline differential draining and filling (G1775367) General procedures](images/books/227/index286(5).jpg)
Install the differential case fluid filler plug.
Torque: 34 Nm
Lower the vehicle.
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This proced
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
Removal
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L
Diesel, Removal and Ins
SEE MORE:
Drive flange
Mounting bracket
RDU pump
All Wheel Drive (AWD) valve block oil filler plug
AWD Valve block
PTU synchroniser piston pressure line P4
PTU synchroniser piston pressure line P3 including pressure damper
Left RDU clutch pressure line P2
Right RDU clutch pressure line P1
RDU oil
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
(DSC)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
is unable to compensate for driver
misjudgement. It remains the
driver's responsibility to drive
with due care and attention, in a
manner which is safe for the
vehicle, its occupants and other
road users.
In extremely low temp