Published: 13-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 308-07B

Transfer Case (G2249646)

REMOVAL
  • 41.20.25
  • Transfer Case - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 2.30
  • USED WITHINS
Removal

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  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.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter (DPF)

  1. Remove the diesel particulate filter (DPF).
    Refer to: Diesel Particulate Filter (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles without diesel particulate filter (DPF)

  1. Remove the front muffler.
    Refer to: Diesel Particulate Filter (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. NOTE:

    Do not carry out this step if the component removed for access only.

    Drain the transfer case fluid.
    Refer to: Transfer Case Draining and Filling (308-07B Transfer Case, General Procedures).
  2. Remove the transmission crossmember.
    Refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember (502-02 Full Frame and Body Mounting, Removal and Installation).
  3. 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.

    E59467
    Remove and discard the 6 bolts. Remove the 3 washers. Release the front driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange. Using a suitable tie strap, secure the driveshaft.
  4. 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.

    E44307
    Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers. Release the rear driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange. Using a suitable tie strap, secure the driveshaft.
  5. E44568
    Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the transfer case.
  6. E122644
    Remove the bolt. Remove the ground cable from the transfer box.
  7. E54416
    Remove the 3 bolts. Release the clip. Release the wiring harness from the transfer case.
  8. CAUTION:

    Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

    E44569
    Release the locking ring. Disconnect the breather line.
  9. E85120
    Remove the 3 bolts. Release the fuel line support bracket.
  10. Support the transmission.
  11. WARNING:

    Secure the component to the transmission jack.

    Using a transmission jack, support the transfer case.
  12. E44570
    Move the fuel hose support bracket aside. Remove the 8 bolts. With assistance, remove the transfer case.
  13. E127507
    Remove and discard the O-ring seal.