Discovery II (LT) V8-4.6L (2003)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Flexible Coupling
Service Repair No - 47.20.08
Remove
1. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. If same components to be refitted, reference mark flexible coupling and mating components.
3. Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft to flexible coupling.
4. Move propeller shaft forwards to release from flexible coupling and differential drive flange spigot.
5. Tie propeller shaft aside.
6. Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing flexible coupling to differential drive flange and remove flexible coupling.
Refit
1. Ensure flexible coupling, spigot and drive flanges are clean.
2. Align the arrows on the flexible coupling with the securing bolt positions as illustrated. Fit flexible coupling to differential drive flange and tighten
nuts and bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft. lbs.).
3. Fit propeller shaft to spigot and flexible coupling. Tighten nuts and bolts to 76 Nm (56 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.