Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle-
Differential - Vehicles without- Active Driveline
Drive
Pinion Flange -
Vehicles with- 9HP48 9-speed Automatic
Transmission - AWD
(G1775379) / Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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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 Installation).
Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L
Diesel, Removal and Installation).
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable
retaining straps.
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CAUTIONS:
- Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the
drive pinion flange.
- To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the
driveshaft to hang.
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Discard the Driveshaft bolts.
NOTE:
Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes
as shown.
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CAUTION:
Use a suitable bolt with a square cross section end to avoid
damaging the driveshaft joint.
NOTE:
Driveshaft joint shown removed for clarity.
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NOTES:
- Two washers must be installed to the assist in the removal
of the driveshaft.
- Alternate tighten the bolts until the movement of the
driveshaft joint is detected.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable
retaining straps.
NOTE:
Repeat above steps until the propshaft joint is fully released.
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Remove the bolts, turn the propshaft and repeat the above step at
the other unthreaded hole.
CAUTIONS:
- Discard the nut.
- Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
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Special Tool(s): 205-053
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Installation
WARNING:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Special Tool(s): 205-053
Torque: 150 Nm
CAUTION:
The component must be aligned with the installation
markings.
Make sure new Drivesh
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the active on-demand coupling.
Refer to: Active On-Demand Coupling - Vehicl
COMPONENT LOCATION - VEHICLES WITHOUT ACTIVE DRIVELINE
Active on-demand coupling
Rear differential
OVERVIEW
Vehicles without the active driveline system have a conventional mechanical
rear diffe
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Rear View Mirrors, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and
Installation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by sub
Avoid running out of fuel.
If the vehicle does run out of fuel, a
minimum of 4 litres will be required to
restart the engine.
The vehicle should be left with the
ignition on for 5 minutes after refuelling,
before attempting to restart the engine.
The vehicle will need to be driven for a
distance of