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Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts Rear Right Halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Removal

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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 articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV joints.
  • Nuts and bolts must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride height.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

CAUTION:

Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

NOTE:

Retain the nut for the instillation.

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

CAUTION:

Make sure that the brake hose does not support the full weight of the brake caliper assembly.

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Tie aside.

Torque: 28 Nm

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

NOTE:

Discard the nuts and bolts.

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Torque:

M12

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 180º

M10

Stage 1: 40 Nm

Stage 2: 60º

CAUTION:

Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 205-857

CAUTIONS:

  • Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
  • Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 205-928

Rear drive halfshafts rear right halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal

CAUTION:

Inspect the seals, replace if damaged.

  1. Vehicles Without Active Driveline: Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
  2. Vehicles With Active Driveline: Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02B Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).

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