Driveshaft To Rear Differential Disconnection (G2152273): Activation
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.
CAUTION:
- Make sure all the components are clean and free from corrosion.
- Support the driveshaft at all times to prevent the damage to the center bearing.
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.
- Locate and release the Emergency Park Release (EPR).NOTE: If equipped.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift. Refer to: Jacking And Lifting .
- Remove the differential undershield.NOTE: If equipped.
- Mark the installed position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear differential drive flange.
- Remove the driveshaft to rear differential retaining bolts and washers.
- Spray the joint mating faces and bolt holes with general purpose penetrating oil.
- Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on the rear differential drive flange until the driveshaft is disconnected.NOTE: Vehicles with 2 slots located on the differential drive flange.
- Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on the drive shaft joint until the driveshaft is disconnected.NOTE: Vehicles with 2 slots located on the driveshaft.
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NOTE: Vehicles with 2 extra threaded holes on the differential drive flange.
- Install 2 M10 x 30 mm flangeless bolts into the 2 extra threaded holes located in the rear of the differential drive flange as shown.
- Tighten the 2 bolts 1 turn at a time until the driveshaft is disconnected.
- Install 2 suitable 8 mm x 30 mm metal bars into the extra 2 unthreaded holes located in the rear of the differential drive flange as shown.NOTE: Vehicles with 2 extra unthreaded holes on the differential drive flange.
- Install 4 M8 x 30 mm flangeless bolts and 4 driveshaft washers into the rear of the differential drive flange as shown.
- Tighten the 4 bolts 1 turn at a time until the driveshaft is disconnected.
- Using the special tool, disconnect the driveshaft.NOTE: Vehicles with accessible groove around the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-932
- Using the special tools, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): JLR-205-993, 303-1142
- Clean and inspect the components.