Published: 22-Apr-2021

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-04

Front Drive Halfshafts

Front Right Halfshaft (G2250256)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 47.10.02
  • Front Right Halfshaft - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.30

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

E54141

205-819

Installer, Halfshaft Bearing

E54134

308-005

Remover, Axle oil seal

Part(s)

StepPart nameQuantity
Installation Step 9Front halfshaft nut1
Installation Step 6Front suspension upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle nut (s)1
Installation Step 2Halfshaft seal1
Installation Step 7Stabilizer bar link nuts1
Installation Step 11Stabilizer bar link nuts1
Installation Step 8Tie-rod end nut1
Installation Step 3Transfer case front output shaft snap ring1
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. E44663
    Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
  5. CAUTION:

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

    E45747
    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.

    E45748
    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.

    E47918
    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.

    E50781
    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. Position a container to collect the oil spillage.
  15. E45751
    Release the halfshaft from the differential housing.
  16. E45752
    Raise the stabilizer bar to allow removal of the halfshaft. Remove and discard the circlip. Remove the halfshaft.
  17. E60602
    Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.
    Special Tool(s): 308-005, 100-012
Installation
  1. Clean the components.
  2. E60603
    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): 100-012, 205-819
    Renew Part: Halfshaft seal Quantity: 1.
  3. NOTE:

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

    Install the halfshaft. Install the circlip. Lubricate the seal and the bearing running surfaces with clean axle oil. Make sure the circlip is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft. Open the halfshaft oil seal protector.
  4. NOTE:

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

    E51770
    Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal protector.
  5. CAUTION:

    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.

    E50782
    Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
    Special Tool(s): 204-506/1, 204-506/5, 204-506-1
  6. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Torque: 70Nm
  7. Secure the stabilizer bar link. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link nuts Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Tie-rod end nut Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 76Nm
  9. CAUTION:

    Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.

    Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
    Renew Part: Front halfshaft nut Quantity: 1.
  10. Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the bolt.
    Torque: 22Nm
  11. Secure the stabilizer link. Install a new nut and tighten.
    Renew Part: Stabilizer bar link nuts Quantity: 1.
    Torque: 115Nm
  12. 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
  13. Install the wheel and tire. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Torque: 140Nm
  14. 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).