Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts
Rear Left
Halfshaft (G1791654) - Installation
Installation
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
- On vehicles without active driveline:
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02A Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline,
Removal and Installation).
- On vehicles with active driveline:
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02B Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Removal
and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure a new retaining ring is to be installed.
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CAUTIONS:
- Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has
fully engaged and retains the halfshaft inboard joint within
the differential case.
- Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil
seal.
NOTE:
Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly until
the oil seal protector has been removed.
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Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
CAUTIONS:
- Install the retained nut.
- Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
- Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
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Torque: 175 Nm
Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining nut.
WARNING:
Install a new nut.
CAUTIONS:
- Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
- Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
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Torque:
Stage 1: 100 Nm
Stage 2: 90º
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
- Fill the differential case with fluid - on vehicles without active
driveline:
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02A Rear
Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline,
General Procedures).
- Fill the differential case with fluid - on vehicles with active
driveline:
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02B Rear
Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline,
General Procedures).
Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.
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Removal
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
Installation
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
On vehicles without active driveline:
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02A Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: A
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The front side member is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper
Front bumper mounting
Hood
Hood latch panel
Radiator
Condenser
Front fender
Fender splash shield
Fender apron panel
Fender apron panel reinforcement
Engine
Transmission
Front suspension
Front subframe
FRONT END BODY DIMENSIONS
NOTES:
All dimensions shown are in millimetres (mm).
Dimensions shown to holes, are always taken from/to the hole
centre. They are also always to the body panel surface, not to the
top of bolts or components.
SIDE PANEL DIMENSIONS
REAR END BODY