Freelander Service Procedures
INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE
REPAIRS
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12. Reference mark front propeller shaft for
reassembly.
13. Raise one rear wheel for rotation of propeller
shaft to access bolts.
14. Remove 6 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to IRD drive flange.
15. Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange
and tie shaft aside.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to support
the Tripode joint when removed from the
IRD unit. To avoid damage to gaiter or steel
can, the joint should not be allowed to fully
extend or be dropped.
16. Remove nut securing manifold heat shield to
IRD unit.
17. Remove nut securing heat shield to IRD pinion
housing.
18. Remove 2 bolts securing heat shield and
remove heat shield.
19. Disconnect breather hose from IRD housing.
20. Position container to collect coolant spillage.
21. Release clips and disconnect coolant hoses
from IRD.
22. Remove bolt securing engine lower steady to
IRD support bracket.
23. Remove lower engine steady noting that 'TOP'
mark on engine steady faces uppermost.
