Land Rover Discovery: Rear Drive Halfshafts
Rear Right
Halfshaft (G1791655) - Removal
Removal
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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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
articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to
the CV joints.
- Nuts and bolts must be tightened with vehicle at normal ride
height.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
CAUTION:
Do not use air tools to remove the nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
NOTE:
Retain the nut for the instillation.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the brake hose does not support the full
weight of the brake caliper assembly.
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Tie aside.
Torque: 28 Nm
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NOTE:
Discard the nuts and bolts.
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Torque:
M12
Stage 1: 40 Nm
Stage 2: 180º
M10
Stage 1: 40 Nm
Stage 2: 60º
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub
assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the halfshaft.
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Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 205-857
CAUTIONS:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil
seal.
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Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 205-928
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CAUTION:
Inspect the seals, replace if damaged.
- Vehicles Without Active Driveline:
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02A Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline,
Removal and Installation).
- Vehicles With Active Driveline:
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02B Rear Drive
Axle/Differential - Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Removal
and Installation).
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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
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The suspension arm nuts and bolts must be tightened with the
suspension arms in the normal ride position. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in premature failure o
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Install a new and bolt.
NOTE:
All wheel drive transmission illustrations shown, front wheel
drive transmission is similar.
Renew Part: Wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1: 40 Nm
Stage 2: 180º
CAUTIONS:
Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVA L
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and
Operation).
Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Left Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfsha