Freelander Service Procedures
REAR AXLE & FINAL DRIVE
REPAIRS
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REAR AXLE & FINAL DRIVE
REPAIRS
Differential assembly
$% 51.15.01
Remove
1. Remove both drive shafts.
2. Reference mark rear propeller shaft for
reassembly.
3. Position container to catch oil spillage
4. Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
5. Support weight of differential assembly on a
jack.
6. Remove 2 bolts securing differential to front
mounting.
7. Depress red locking collar and disconnect
breather pipe from differential casing.
8. Remove 4 bolts securing differential assembly
to rear mountings.
9. With assistance, rotate differential assembly
through 90
°
and remove from subframe.
