Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
Land Rover Discovery II (UK)27 · Rear axle
27 · Transmission

Differential assembly (page 3 of 5)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery II (UK)
Section
Overhaul
Rear axleDifferential assembly · page 3 of 5
Diagram
  1. Using a two legged puller and LRT 51-018/6, remove the differential bearings.
  2. Secure the crown wheel assembly in a vice.
Secure the crown wheel assembly in a vice.
  1. Remove and discard 10 bolts securing the crown wheel to carrier.
  2. Carefully remove the crown wheel from the carrier.
Carefully remove the crown wheel from the carrier.
  1. Remove and discard roll pin securing carrier cross shaft and remove cross shaft.
Remove and discard roll pin securing carrier cross shaft and remove cross shaft.
  1. Rotate gears to the open part of carrier and remove planet gears.
  2. Remove sun gears.

Inspect

  1. Clean and inspect all components for wear and damage.
  2. Fit planet gears and rotate to align cross shaft holes.
  3. Fit cross shaft, ensure roll pin hole is aligned.
  4. Secure cross shaft with new roll pin.
  5. Fit crown wheel to carrier, fit new bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lbf.ft).

Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Discovery

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.