Propeller Shaft - Rear: TD5 Defender
PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REPAIR
PROPELLER SHAFT - FRONT
Service repair no - 47.15.02
Remove
1. Remove underbelly panel. See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
NOTE: To remove the underbelly panel,
the propeller shaft has to be released from
the front differential flange.
2. Mark propeller shaft to transfer gearbox.
3. Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to
transfer gearbox flange.
4. Remove propeller shaft.
Refit
5. Clean propeller shaft flanges and mating faces.
6. Position propeller shaft to transfer gearbox
flange and tighten nuts to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
7. Fit underbelly panel. See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
PROPELLER SHAFT - REAR
Service repair no - 47.15.03
Remove
1. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2. Using a centre punch, mark relationship of
propeller shaft flanges.
3. Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft to park
brake flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
4. Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to rear axle flange.
NOTE: Rotation of propeller shaft may be
required during the above procedure.
5. Release propeller shaft from park brake.
6. Remove propeller shaft.
