Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts
Outer Constant
Velocity Joint
Boot (G1791657)
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Removal
CAUTION:
The outer CV joint and the rear halfshaft are serviced together and
must not be separated. The inner joint and boot have to be removed
to allow the outer joint boot to be replaced.
NO
Installation
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
Clean and inspect the components for deterioration.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new outer joint boot is to be
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OPERATION
POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)
The Active Driveline Power Transfer Unit (PTU) input shaft is driven directly
from the transmission differential. When the hydraulically operated triple
cone synchroniser is in the disengaged position (B in the following
illustration), the crown wheel shaft and th
The RDU is driven by the driveshaft which is connected to the PTU. As the
PTU synchroniser is engaged, the driveshaft begins to rotate the stationary
components within the RDU. Pressure is then applied to the clutch plates
and torque is the transferred to the halfshafts.
The drive flange is connect