Discovery II
REAR AXLE
51-10
OVERHAUL
9. Remove pinion flange
NOTE: Older front differentials have a square
flange and an extra spacer fitted, this spacer
must be removed. Later front differentials have
a round flange but no spacer fitted.
10. Using a lever, remove pinion oil seal.
CAUTION: Take care to avoid damage to oil
seal recess.
11. Carefully tap pinion from bearings and collect
tail bearing.
12. Remove pinion tail bearing shim and record
shim size.
13. Using a bearing puller, remove pinion head
bearing.
14. Remove pinion bearing races.
15. Remove pinion head bearing shim and record
shim size.
