Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-02

Rear Drive Axle/Differential

Axle Assembly (G2249504)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Special Tool(s)

E49618

204-506/1

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft

E49620

204-506/3

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Screw Thread

E49621

204-506/5

Retainers, Halfshaft tools

E49622

204-506-1

Remover/Installer, Halfshaft Adapter

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 3Driveshaft to rear differential bolts4
Installation Step 10Rear halfshaft nut1
Installation Step 13Stabilizer bar link nuts2
Installation Step 6Transfer case rear output shaft snap ring1
Removal
CAUTION:

Do not undo or remove the large protruding hexagon on the differential casing.

  1. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
  3. Remove the exhaust system.
    Refer to: Muffler (309-00A Exhaust System - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
  4. Drain the differential fluid.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  5. Remove the RH halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  6. E46796
    Discard the nut. Remove the LH halfshaft retaining nut.
  7. CAUTION:

    Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.

    E49701
    Remove the LH stabilizer bar link and discard the nuts.
  8. E49702
    Release the LH parking brake cable from the lower arm.
  9. E46797
    Remove the bolt. Disconnect the LH toe link.
  10. CAUTION:

    Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

    E46798
    Remove the bolt. Release the LH knuckle from the lower arm.
  11. E50560
    Using the special tools, release the LH halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506/1, 204-506/3, 204-506/5
  12. Position a container to collect the oil spillage.
  13. Release the LH halfshaft from the differential housing.
  14. E45752
    Remove and discard the snap ring. With assistance, remove the LH halfshaft.
  15. CAUTIONS:

    • Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

    • To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

    E44308
    Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts. Tie aside. Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
  16. E51769
    Vehicles with differential locking motor: Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors. Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
  17. Using a transmission jack, support the differential.
  18. CAUTION:

    Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

    E51590
    Remove the 3 bolts. Disconnect the breather line. Remove the rear differential.
Installation
  1. Install the rear differential. Connect the breather line.
    Torque
    Front mounting bolt: 275Nm
    Rear mounting bolts: 175Nm
  2. Vehicles with differential locking motor: Connect the electrical connectors. Secure the wiring harness clips.
  3. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange. Clean the component mating faces. Tighten the new Torx bolts.
    Renew Part: Driveshaft to rear differential bolts Quantity: 4.
    Torque: 150Nm
  4. Install the exhaust system.
    Refer to: Muffler (309-00A Exhaust System - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
  5. Clean the components.
  6. With assistance, install the LH halfshaft. Install the snap ring. Open the halfshaft oil seal protector. Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
    Renew Part: Transfer case rear output shaft snap ring Quantity: 1.
  7. NOTES:

    • The oil seal protector is designed to break into two pieces.

    • RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

    E51770
    Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector. Use pull ring to break seal protector as shown.
  8. E50561
    Using the special tools, install the LH halfshaft in the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506-1, 204-506/1, 204-506/5
  9. CAUTION:

    Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

    Connect the LH lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
    Torque: 275Nm
  10. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
    Renew Part: Rear halfshaft nut Quantity: 1.
  11. Connect the LH toe link. Tighten the bolt.
    Torque: 175Nm
  12. Secure the LH parking brake cable to the lower arm.
  13. Install the LH stabilizer bar link. Tighten the new nuts.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link nuts Quantity: 2.
    Torque: 115Nm
  14. Tighten the LH halfshaft retaining nut. Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
    Torque: 350Nm
  15. Install the RH halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  16. Fill the differential with fluid.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  17. Install the wheels and tires. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm