Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Axle-
Differential - Vehicles with- Active Driveline
Hydraulic
System Fluid
Level Check (G2159540)
/ General Procedures
CHECK
NOTES:
- 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.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and
Operation).
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
CAUTION:
Make sure the battery is disconnected. Failure to follow this
instruction will cause a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to be
flagged on the vehicle.
NOTE:
The harness connector on the rear drive unit hydraulic motor
has a two stage clip.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles with- Active driveline hydraulic system fluid level check (G2159540) General procedures](images/books/227/index218(6).jpg)
Move the clip upwards as illustrated.
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles with- Active driveline hydraulic system fluid level check (G2159540) General procedures](images/books/227/index219(6).jpg)
Release the clip as illustrated to disconnect the electrical connector
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles with- Active driveline hydraulic system fluid level check (G2159540) General procedures](images/books/227/index220(6).jpg)
Remove the fluid filler plug.
CAUTION:
Make sure the correct specification of oil is used.
Fill the rear drive unit to the level of the of the fill plug.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02B Rear Drive Axle/Differential -
Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Specifications).
![Rear drive axle_differential - Vehicles with- Active driveline hydraulic system fluid level check (G2159540) General procedures](images/books/227/index221(6).jpg)
- Install the fluid filler plug.
Torque: 12 Nm
Connect the rear drive unit hydraulic motor harness electrical
connector.
Connect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
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PART(S)
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 disconn
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustr
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Installation
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
Clean and inspect the components for deterioration.
NOTE:
Make sure that new retaining clip and inner joint boot are to
be installed.
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the noted
removal pos
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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,