Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-01

Driveshaft

Front Driveshaft - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (G938537)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 47.15.02
  • Front Driveshaft - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 1.50
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, 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.

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    Release the driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.
      • Remove and discard the 6 bolts.
      • Remove the 3 washers.
  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.

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    Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.
      • Remove and discard the 6 bolts.
      • Remove the 3 washers.
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    Remove the front driveshaft.
      • Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.
Installation
  1. NOTE:

    A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.

    Install the front driveshaft.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
  2. CAUTION:

    Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
      • Install the washers.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
  3. Secure the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
      • Install the washers.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
  4. Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember (502-02 Full Frame and Body Mounting, Removal and Installation).