Published: 22-Apr-2021

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-04

Front Drive Halfshafts

Front Left Halfshaft (G2250255)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 47.10.01
  • Front Left Halfshaft - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.30
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E54135

100-012

Slide Hammer

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

E45276

205-754A

Splitter, Ball Joints

E54134

308-005

Remover, Axle oil seal

E54136

308-626-1

Installer, Halfshaft Oil Seal

E54137

308-626-2

Installer/Guide, Halfshaft Oil Seal

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 7Ball joint nut(s)1
Installation Step 3Circlip1
Installation Step 8Front halfshaft bearing retainer nuts1
Installation Step 5Front suspension upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle nut (s)1
Installation Step 2Halfshaft seal1
Installation Step 10Stabilizer bar link lower nut1
Installation Step 6Stabilizer bar link upper nut1
Removal
CAUTIONS:

  • Do not touch the gaiter and when handling the halfshaft make sure that the gaiters does not touch any sharp component or object.

  • When handling the halfshaft, do not articulate the Constant Velocity joint (CV). Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV and gaiter.

  • Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTES:

  • 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.


  1. WARNING:

    Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the differential lubricant.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  3. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04, Removal and Installation).
  4. E49697
    Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
  5. CAUTION:

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

    E49698
    Remove and discard the nut. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
  6. CAUTION:

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

    E50773
    Remove and discard the nut. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut.
  7. E45844
    Remove the bolt. Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
  8. Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
  9. CAUTION:

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

    E50780
    Discard the nut. Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    Special Tool(s): 205-754A
  10. CAUTION:

    To prevent the wheel knuckle falling outwards and disconnection of the halfshaft inner joint, support the wheel knuckle.

    Loosen the upper arm retaining nut.
  11. CAUTION:

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

    E44661
    Remove and discard the retaining nut. Using the special tool, release the upper arm ball joint.
    Special Tool(s): 205-754A
  12. CAUTIONS:

    • The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

    • Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

    E50560
    Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506/1, 204-506/3, 204-506/5
  13. Release the halfshaft from the wheel knuckle.
  14. E49700
    Release the halfshaft from the differential housing.
  15. E45752
    Remove and discard the circlip. Remove the halfshaft. Raise the stabilizer bar to allow removal of the halfshaft.
  16. E54138
    Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.
    Special Tool(s): 308-005, 100-012, 308-005
Installation
  1. Clean the components.
  2. E54139
    Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft oil seal. The halfshaft oil seal protector must be left in place, until the halfshaft is fully installed.
    Special Tool(s): 308-626-1, 100-012, 308-626-2
    Renew Part: Halfshaft seal Quantity: 1.
  3. CAUTION:

    Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.

    NOTE:

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

    E51770
    Install the halfshaft. Install the circlip. Lubricate the seal and the bearing running surfaces with clean axle oil. Open the halfshaft oil seal protector. Partially install the halfshaft. Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector. Make sure the circlip is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
    Renew Part: Circlip Quantity: 1.
  4. CAUTIONS:

    • The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

    • Use tool 204-506-01(LRT-60-030/4) for L319 up to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 671700, L320 up to VIN 810673. Use tool number JLR-204-506-01 for L319 from VIN 671701, L320 from VIN 810674. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.

    E50561
    Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506-1, 204-506/1, 204-506/5
  5. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Front suspension upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle nut (s) Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 70Nm
  6. Secure the stabilizer bar link. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link upper nut Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  7. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Ball joint nut(s) Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 76Nm
  8. CAUTION:

    Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.

    Install a new halfshaft nut and lightly tighten.
    Renew Part: Front halfshaft bearing retainer nuts Quantity: 1.
  9. Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the bolt.
    Torque: 22Nm
  10. Secure the stabilizer link. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link lower nut Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  11. CAUTION:

    Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

    Tighten the new halfshaft retaining nut. Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
    Torque: 230Nm
  12. Install the wheel and tire. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm
  13. CAUTION:

    Do not fill the differential with lubricant up to the filler plug. The filler plug is only used to fill the differential with lubricant, and not to act as a level indicator.

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