Driveshaft To Rear Differential Disconnection (G2152273): Activation
- 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.
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- 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.
- If the special tool JLR-205-993 does not fit as intended, refer to SSM75484.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Locate and release the Emergency Park Release (EPR).
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the differential undershield.
- 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.
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NOTE: Vehicles with 2 slots located on the differential drive flange.
Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on the rear differential drive flange until the driveshaft is disconnected.
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NOTE: Vehicles with 2 slots located on the driveshaft.
Using a suitable tool, carefully lever against the 2 slots located on the driveshaft joint until the driveshaft is disconnected.
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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.
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NOTE: Vehicles with 2 extra unthreaded holes on the differential drive flange.
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.
- 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.
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WARNING: Make sure that the special tool is installed and used correctly. This will help prevent serious injury and damage to the vehicle and equipment.NOTE: Vehicles with accessible groove around the driveshaft.
Using the special tool, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-932
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NOTE: Vehicles with tapered nut connection.
Using the special tools, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): JLR-205-993 , 303-1142
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NOTE: Vehicles with tapered nut and clamp connection.
Using the special tools, disconnect the driveshaft.
Special Tool(s): JLR-205-1032 , JLR-205-1033A
- Clean and inspect the components.