Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts
Outer Constant
Velocity Joint
Boot (G1791657) Removal
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.
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.
Refer to: Rear Right Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts,
Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Left Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal
and Installation).
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index248(7).jpg)
NOTE:
Using suitable cloth, clean the grease from the halfshaft.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index249(6).jpg)
Mark the position of the component(s) as shown.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index250(6).jpg)
NOTE:
Discard the retaining clip.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index251(6).jpg)
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index252(6).jpg)
Mark the position of the component(s) as shown.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index253(5).jpg)
Special Tool(s): 303-D121
CAUTION:
Discard the component.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index254(5).jpg)
NOTE:
Discard the retaining clips.
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index255(6).jpg)
![Rear drive halfshafts outer constant velocity joint boot (G1791657) Removal](images/books/227/index256(6).jpg)
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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
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over
articula
SEE MORE:
Some sites may have a discharge consent for effluent discharge to the foul
drain for a car wash etc. It is essential to know the types of effluent which
are allowed to be discharged into the drain and to check the results of any
monitoring carried out by the Water Company.
Where paint spraying oper
REMOVAL
NOTES:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
The ignition must be switched off.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Remo