Land Rover Discovery: Manual Transmission Transaxle
Left Halfshaft
Seal (G1353054)
/ Removal and Installation
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Left Halfshaft Seal (G1353054) / Removal and Installation](images/books/227/index549(1).jpg)
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.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Left Halfshaft Seal (G1353054) / Removal and Installation](images/books/227/index550(1).jpg)
Special Tool(s): 303-1300
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to damage the seal.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Left Halfshaft Seal (G1353054) / Removal and Installation](images/books/227/index551(1).jpg)
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)
![MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES](images/books/227/index552(1).jpg)
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.
![MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES](images/books/227/index553(1).jpg)
- 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.
![MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES](images/books/227/index554(1).jpg)
- Place a container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid drain plug.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new sealing washer is installed.
![MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES](images/books/227/index555(1).jpg)
- 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:
![MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING (G1895259) GENERAL PROCEDURES](images/books/227/index556(1).jpg)
Torque: 35 Nm
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
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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
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
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:
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
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