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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)16 · Transfer box - IRD
16 · General

Diesel models

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Diesel models
Transfer box - IRDDiesel models
  1. Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange and tie shaft to one side.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to support the Tripode joint when removed from the IRD unit. The joint must not be allowed to fully extend or be dropped as this could damage the joint and reduce its service life.

Diesel models

  1. Remove 5 nuts securing IRD pinion housing to IRD main casing.

Petrol models

Petrol models – Remove 5 nuts securing IRD pinion housing to IRD main casing.
  1. Remove 3 remaining nuts securing mass damper and IRD pinion housing to IRD main case.
  2. Remove mass damper from IRD pinion housing.

All models

All models – Remove mass damper from IRD pinion housing.
  1. Remove pinion housing from IRD.
  2. Remove and discard ’O’ ring from pinion housing.
  3. Remove and retain spacing washer.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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