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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)16 · Transfer box - IRD
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Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) unit

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) unit
Transfer box - IRDIntermediate reduction drive (IRD) unit

INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE (IRD) UNIT

Service repair no - 41.25.01/99

Remove

  1. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  2. Drain lubricating fluid from gearbox. See MAINTENANCE.
  3. Drain lubricating fluid from IRD unit. See MAINTENANCE.
  4. Remove RH front drive shaft. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.

’K’ Series.

  1. Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.

All models.

  1. Mark propeller shaft and IRD drive flange for identification.
All models. – Mark propeller shaft and IRD drive flange for identification.
  1. Remove 6 nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft to IRD drive flange.
  2. Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange.

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.

All models. – Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange.
  1. Release clips securing coolant hoses to IRD unit.
  2. Disconnect coolant hoses from IRD unit.
  3. Disconnect breather hose from IRD.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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