Land Rover Defender: Rear Driveshaft
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
- 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.
1.
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Release the Emergency Park Release (EPR).
2. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. Remove the right undershield.
5. Remove the left undershield.
6.
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- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
7.
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- Remove the 9 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
8.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
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- Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
- Remove and discard the 6 bolts.
- Remove the 3 washers.
9. Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear differential.
10.
WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the rear driveshaft.
INSTALLATION
1.
WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
- Install the rear driveshaft.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47.5Nm
2.
- Install the rear driveshaft to the alignment mark made on the removal step.
- Install the 3 spacers.
- Install and tighten the 6 new driveshaft to front output flange bolts.
Renew Part: Driveshaft to front output flange bolts Quantity: 6.
Torque: 73Nm
3.
- Install the rear driveshaft to the alignment mark made on the removal step.
- Install the 3 washers.
- Install and tighten the 6 new driveshaft to rear differential bolts.
Torque: 73Nm
4.
- Install the heatshield.
- Install and tighten the 9 bolts.
Torque: 10Nm
5.
- Install the heatshield.
- Install and tighten the 10 bolts.
Torque: 10Nm
6. Install the right side undershield.
7. Remove the left undershield.
8. Install the exhaust system.
9. Reset the Emergency Park Release (EPR) cable.
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Rear Drive Axle/Differential
SPECIFICATIONS
Sealers
NOTE:
Do not use any lubricant other than that specified.
Lubricants
Capacities
Rear 'standard' Differential
Rear Electronic Torque Managed (ETM) Differential
Torque Specif
Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2 - REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Rear right halfshaft
Breather pipe
Rear differential
Rear left halfshaft
Rear driveshaft
COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 2 - ELECTR
Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Diagnosis and Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For additional information, refer to the relevant description and operation
section of the workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTIONS:
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Operation
POWER FLOWS
Operation of the transmission is controlled by the TCM, which electrically
activates various solenoids to control the
transmission gear selection.
All gear shifts from 1st to 8th and 8th to 1st are known as 'overlap' shifts.
Overlap shifts are during a gear shift 1 clutch
must remain
Operation
When the Terrain Response (TR) switch operated, and the rotary switch turned
to select, the signal goes from the
ICIMA:
To the HVAC Control Module (HVAC) through the Private High Speed (HS)
Controller Area Network (CAN) bus
connection.
The HVAC transmit the signal to the BCM/ GWM through the
