Land Rover Discovery: Manual Transmission Transaxle Left Halfshaft Seal (G1353054) / Removal and Installation
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the LH halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Left Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
- Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
NOTE:
Some oil spillage is inevitable during this operation.
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Special Tool(s): 303-1300
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to damage the seal.
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Special Tool(s): 307-596
Install the LH halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Left Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES
PART(S)
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WARNING:
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Clean the area around the transmission shift detent.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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- Place a container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission shift detent.
Clean the area around the transmission fluid drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
NOTE:
Discard the sealing washer.
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- Place a container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new sealing washer is installed.
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- Install the drain plug
Renew Part: Transfer case drain plug washer.
Torque: 30 Nm
Use transmission fluid meeting Land Rover specification.
Refer to: Specifications (308-00, Specifications).
Fill the transmission with 1.5 litres of Castrol BOT 350 M3 transmission fluid.
CAUTIONS:
- Do not over tighten the filler plug. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the actuator assembly.
- This is a filler plug only and must not be used as a fluid level indicator.
NOTE:
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Torque: 35 Nm
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Gearshift Cable AdjustmentManual Transmission Transaxle
Transmission Fluid
Level Check (G2162887)
/ General Procedures
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Manual Transmission Transaxle
Transmission Fluid
Level Check (G2162887)
/ General Procedures
CHECK
WARNING:
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a
Manual Transmission Transaxle
/ Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
Selector lever assembly
Manual transmission
OVERVIEW
The ME66EH50 manual transmission is a 6 speed unit. The transmission is a
highly compact 4 shaft design, incorporating the
Manual Transmission - Transaxle
/ Diagnosis and Testing
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Manual Transmission, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Manual Transmission (308-03 Man
SEE MORE:
Rear Drive Halfshafts
Rear Right
Halfshaft (G1791655) - 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 Hal
General Rules for Battery
Care
GENERAL RULES FOR BATTERY CARE
2.1 RETAILER SHOWROOM/DEMONSTRATION VEHICLES
Vehicles used as retailer demonstrator(s), in a showroom, must be
connected to a JLR approved showroom conditioner capable of delivering
50 Amps. This will prevent the battery from being damaged.
Vehicles used as retaile
