Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Drain the differential lubricant.
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol .
Remove the exhaust system.
Refer to: Front Silencer .
Remove the right rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
NOTE: Make sure the driveshaft is installed to the rear drive axle flange using the alignment mark.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
- Remove and discard the 6 bolts.
- Collect the washers.
- Using suitable securing strap, reposition and support the driveshaft.
- Renew Part: Driveshaft to rear differential bolts Quantity: 6
  Torque Specification: 75 Nm
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the bracket.
- Torque Specification: 24 Nm
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Torque Specification: 110 Nm
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Carefully lower the differential for access.
- Torque Specification: 192 Nm
- Release the driveshaft.
- Remove the differential.
Renew Part: Circlip Quantity: 1