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)

Removal

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

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CAUTION:

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

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.

Discard the Driveshaft bolts.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

Repeat above steps until the propshaft joint is fully released.

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.

Special Tool(s): 205-053

Rear Drive Axle- Differential - Vehicles without- Active Driveline Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles with- 9HP48 9-speed Automatic Transmission - AWD (G1775379)Rear Drive Axle- Differential - Vehicles without- Active Driveline Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles with- 9HP48 9-speed Automatic Transmission - AWD (G1775379) / Installation

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