Land Rover Discovery: General Information Driveshaft to Rear Differential Disconnection (G2152273)
/ General Procedures
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
![SPECIAL TOOL(S)](images/books/227/index246(4).jpg)
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ACTIVATION
CAUTIONS:
- Make sure all the components are clean and free from corrosion.
- Support the driveshaft at all times to prevent the damage to the
centre bearing.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
NOTE:
If equipped.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index248(4).jpg)
Locate and release the Emergency Park Release (EPR).
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and
Operation).
NOTE:
If equipped.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index249(3).jpg)
Remove the differential undershield.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index250(3).jpg)
- Mark the installed position of the driveshaft in relation to the
rear differential drive flange.
- Remove the driveshaft to rear differential retaining bolts and
washers.
Spray the joint mating faces and bolt holes with general purpose
penetrating oil.
NOTE:
Vehicles with 2 slots located on the differential drive flange.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index251(3).jpg)
Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on
the rear differential drive flange until the driveshaft is disconnected.
NOTE:
Vehicles with 2 slots located on the driveshaft.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index252(3).jpg)
Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on
the drive shaft joint until the driveshaft is disconnected.
NOTE:
Vehicles with 2 extra threaded holes on the differential drive
flange.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index253(2).jpg)
- Install 2 M10 x 30 mm flangeless bolts into the 2 extra
threaded holes located in the rear of the differential drive
flange as shown.
- Tighten the 2 bolts 1 turn at a time until the driveshaft is
disconnected.
NOTE:
Vehicles with 2 extra unthreaded holes on the differential
drive flange.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index254(2).jpg)
Install 2 suitable 8 mm x 30 mm metal bars into the extra 2
unthreaded holes located in the rear of the differential drive flange
as shown.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index255(3).jpg)
- Install 4 M8 x 30 mm flangeless bolts and 4 driveshaft
washers into the rear of the differential drive flange as
shown.
- Tighten the 4 bolts 1 turn at a time until the driveshaft is
disconnected.
NOTE:
Vehicles with accessible groove around the driveshaft.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index256(3).jpg)
Using the special tool, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-932
NOTE:
Vehicles with tapered nut connection.
![General information driveshaft to rear differential disconnection (G2152273) general procedures](images/books/227/index257(3).jpg)
Using the special tools, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): JLR-205-993, 303-1142
Clean and inspect the components.
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean
and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must
be sealed.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some v
Installation
All vehicles
Install the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Torque: 10 Nm
Install the RDU wiring harness.
Connect the electrical connectors.
Install the RDU b
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms (501-11 Glass, Frames and
Mechanisms, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATIO
COMPONENT LOCATION - ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM -
VEHICLES WITH OUT ACTIVE DRIVE LINE
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
Driveshaft
Active On-Demand coupling
Rear differential
POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - VEHICLES WITHOUT ACTIVE DRIVELINE
Transmission
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
OVERVIEW
Vehicles wit