Published: 14-Mar-2018

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-02

Rear Drive Axle/Differential

Drive Pinion Seal (G2250109)

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR

Special Tool(s)

E54135

100-012

Slide Hammer

E54574

205-053

Retainer, Differential Pinion Flange

E54587

205-824

Remover, Drive Flange

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 8Driveshaft to rear differential bolts4
Removal
CAUTIONS:

  • The input flange must not be change for one from another unit.

  • The drive pinion seal must only be renewed for 1 repair.

  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. Drain the differential lubricant.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  3. E44306
    Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
  4. CAUTION:

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

    E112386
    Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts. Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive pinion flange.
  5. E112387
    Measure the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft. Note measurement for installation.
  6. CAUTION:

    This step must be carried out to make sure that the drive pinion nut is correctly tightend on assembly.

    E54588
    Accurately scribe a line to mark the drive pinion shaft to the drive pinion nut and pinion flange.
  7. E54589
    Remove the drive pinion flange retaining nut. Using the special tool, counter hold the drive pinion flange. Note number of turns for installation.
    Special Tool(s): 205-053
  8. E54590
    Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion flange. Check flange seal journal for any damage.
    Special Tool(s): 100-012, 205-824
  9. E54591
    Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion seal.
    Special Tool(s): 100-012
Installation
  1. Clean the drive pinion flange.
  2. Clean the drive pinion seal mating faces.
  3. E54592
    Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
  4. E112196
    Remove the special tool. Install special tool 205-821-01 to the seal face.
  5. CAUTION:

    Make sure adaptor is removed or damage to the vehicle may occur.

    E54592
    Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal. Remove the special tools.
  6. CAUTION:

    Make sure the drive pinion flange scribed marks are aligned.

    Install the drive pinion flange.
  7. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the mark on the drive pinion nut is never tightened short of the scribed mark on the drive pinion shaft.

    • Make sure the drive pinion flange has no end float and is free to rotate.

    • Make sure the scribed mark on the drive pinion nut is no more than a maximum of 5 degrees past the scribed mark on the drive pinion shaft.

    E54589
    Install the drive pinion flange retaining nut. Using the special tool, counter hold the drive pinion flange. Install nut to previously noted number of turns. Measure the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft.
    Special Tool(s): 205-053
  8. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange. Clean the component mating faces. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange. Tighten the new Torx bolts
    Renew Part: Driveshaft to rear differential bolts Quantity: 4.
    Torque: 150Nm
  9. Install the fuel tank heat shield. Tighten the bolts and nuts.
    Torque: 10Nm
  10. CAUTION:

    Make sure the correct specification and quanity of oil is used.

    Fill the differential with the correct amount of lubricant.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).