Intermediate Reduction Drive Unit Repair - Freelander Td4 (Page 493)
INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE
41-4
REPAIRS
13. Remove 6 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to IRD drive flange.
14. 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.
15. Disconnect breather hose from IRD housing.
16. Position container to collect coolant spillage.
17. Release clips and disconnect coolant hoses
from IRD.
18. Remove bolt securing engine lower steady to
IRD support bracket.
19. Remove lower engine steady noting that 'TOP'
mark on engine steady faces uppermost.
20. Remove 3 bolts securing IRD support bracket
to sump.