Drive Pinion Seal (G1275997): Installation

Install the new differential pinion seal to the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-205-998, 307-520
Using the special tools, install the differential pinion seal until fully seated.

Special Tool(s): JLR-205-998, 307-520
Check the differential pinion seal is fully seated.
Align the scribed line on the differential pinion flange to the differential pinion shaft.
Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-205-1015A
Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 204-266, JLR-205-1014
WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Using the special tools, install the differential pinion flange.

Special Tool(s): 204-266, JLR-205-1014
Remove the special tools.

Special Tool(s): 204-266, JLR-205-1015A, JLR-205-1014
CAUTION:
Make sure the differential pinion flange has no end float and is free to rotate.
- Make sure that the differential pinion flange nut scribed line is aligned and is never tightened short of the scribed mark on the differential pinion shaft.
- Make sure that the differential pinion flange nut scribed line is aligned and tightened no more than a maximum of 5 degrees past the scribed mark on the differential pinion shaft.
1. 2. Apply Loctite to threads and splines.
2. 3. Using the special tool 205-053, counter hold the differential pinion flange and install the differential pinion nut.
3. 4.
  Measure the depth of the differential pinion nut on the differential pinion shaft to previous noted depth.
4. 5. Special Tool(s): 205-053, 205-053-03
Install the driveshaft.
Refer to: DRIVESHAFT - GTDI 2.0L PETROL/V6 S/C 3.0 L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL (G1447993) (Removal and Installation).

Refer to: REAR DRIVESHAFT - AWD (G1578768) (Removal and Installation).
Fill the rear differential.
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).