Freelander Service: Intermediate Reduction Drive Repair - K18 Unit
INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE
REPAIRS
41-7
Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) unit -
K1.8
$% 41.25.01.99
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove rear beam.
3. Remove exhaust front pipe.
- K SERIES 1.8, REPAIRS, Exhaust pipe -
front.
4. Drain fluid from IRD.
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) fluid - drain & refill -
Non NAS.
5. Drain gearbox oil.
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox oil - drain and
refill.
6. Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
7. Secure LRT-54-026 to drive shaft inboard joint.
Using a suitable lever, release drive shaft from
IRD.
8. With assistance, pull hub outwards and release
drive shaft from IRD.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to
damage oil seal when removing drive shaft
from IRD.
9. Remove and discard drive shaft circlip.
