Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 205-03

Front Drive Axle/Differential

Axle Assembly - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (G946875)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 54.10.01
  • Front - Differential assembly - renew
  • TDV8
  • 3.90
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E45276

205-754(LRT-54-027)

Ball joint separator

Removal
  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. Remove the front wheels and tires.
  3. Remove the axle tube. For additional information, refer to: Axle Tube (205-03, In-vehicle Repair).
  4. E85741
    Remove the LH splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 clips.
  5. E50773
    Release the LH stabilizer bar link.
      • Remove and discard the nut.
  6. E45844
    Release the LH brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
      • Remove the bolt.
  7. CAUTION:

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

    E50780
    Using the special tool, release the LH tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
      • Remove and discard the nut.
  8. CAUTION:

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

    E44661
    Using the special tool, release the LH upper arm ball joint.
      • Remove and discard the nut.
  9. E49700
    Release the LH halfshaft from the axle assembly.
      • Remove and discard the snap ring.
  10. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to: Front Driveshaft - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  11. E52616
    Remove the LH stabilizer bar bracket.
      • Remove the 3 bolts.
  12. E56083
    Remove the front axle crossmember.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  13. E85753
    Release the fuel cooler.
      • Remove the bolt.
  14. CAUTION:

    Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

    E52617
    Disconnect the breather line.
  15. Using a transmission jack, support the front axle assembly.
  16. E56084
    With assistance, remove the front axle assembly.
      • Remove and discard the 3 bolts from the front axle assembly.
      • Remove the front axle assembly front mounting bolt.
Installation
  1. With assistance, install the front axle assembly.
  2. With assistance, align and secure the front axle assembly.
      • Tighten the front axle assembly front mounting bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft).
      • Tighten the 3 new bolts in the front axle assembly to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.
  3. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Connect the breather line.
  4. Secure the fuel cooler.
      • Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  5. Install the front axle crossmember.
      • Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  6. Install the LH stabilizer bar bracket.
      • Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  7. Install the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to: Front Driveshaft - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  8. NOTE:

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

    Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.
      • Install a new snap ring.
      • Lubricate the seal and the bearing running surfaces with clean axle oil.
      • Open the halfshaft oil seal protector.
      • Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
  9. Secure the LH upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
  10. Secure the LH tie-rod end ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).
  11. Secure the LH brake hose bracket to the wheel knuckle.
      • Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
  12. Secure the LH stabilizer bar link.
      • Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  13. Install the LH splash shield.
      • Install the clips.
  14. Install the axle tube. For additional information, refer to: Axle Tube (205-03, In-vehicle Repair).
  15. Install the wheels and tires.
      • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).