Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts
Rear Left
Halfshaft (G1791654) - 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 Halfshaft Seal (205-02B Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Removal
and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure a new retaining ring is to be installed.
CAUTIONS:
- Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has
fully engaged and retains the halfshaft inboard joint within
the differential case.
- Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil
seal.
NOTE:
Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly until
the oil seal protector has been removed.
Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
CAUTIONS:
- Install the retained nut.
- Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
- Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
Torque: 175 Nm
Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining nut.
WARNING:
Install a new nut.
CAUTIONS:
- Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
- Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
Torque:
Stage 1: 100 Nm
Stage 2: 90º
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
- Fill the differential case with fluid - on vehicles without active
driveline:
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02A Rear
Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline,
General Procedures).
- Fill the differential case with fluid - on vehicles with active
driveline:
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02B Rear
Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline,
General Procedures).
Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.
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Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over
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: A
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER
to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Wait for a minimum of 1 minute after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any repair to the fuel injection system.
Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and
arrange
' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about t