Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle - Differential - Vehicles with- Active Driveline Drive Pinion
Seal (G1781297) - Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTIONS:
- To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the
driveshaft to hang.
- Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the
drive pinion flange.
- Discard the bolts.
Using a suitable transmission jack support the differential case.
NOTE:
If equipped.
NOTE:
Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes
as shown.
CAUTION:
Use a suitable bolt with a square cross section end to avoid
damaging the driveshaft joint.
NOTE:
Driveshaft joint shown removed for clarity.
CAUTION:
Install the bolt finger tight first.
NOTE:
Tighten the bolt until the movement of the driveshaft joint is
detected.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable
retaining straps.
- Remove the bolt, turn the driveshaft and repeat the above
step at the opposite threaded hole.
- Repeat above steps until the driveshaft joint is fully released.
NOTE:
Accurately
This step must be carried out to make sure that the drive
pinion nut is correctly tightened on assembly.
Accurately scribe a line to mark the drive pinion shaft to the nut and
pinion flange.
Note the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft prior to
removal.
Special Tool(s): 205-053
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Special Tool(s): 303-D121
CAUTION:
Discard the seal.
Carefully remove and discard the drive flange oil seal.
Special Tool(s): 100-012, 308-529
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - TD4 2.2L Diesel,
Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - TD4 2.2L Diesel,
Removal and Installation).
CAUTION:
Discard the bolts.
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Installation
CAUTION:
Make sure new bolts are installed.
Renew Part: Differential case rear bolts.
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - TD4 2.2L Diesel,
Removal and Installation)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE:
Before disconnect any c
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
DRAINING
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This proce
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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
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Torque: 3.5 Nm
Torque: 10 Nm
Torque: 2.5 Nm
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access
only.
CAUTION:
Inspect the O-ring seal, install a new component if damaged.
Torque: 2.5 Nm
INSTA