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DRIVESHAFTS

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REPAIRS

11. Remove 6 Torx bolts securing propeller shaft to 

transfer gearbox flange.

12. Release joint from transfer gearbox flange and 

support the shaft.

13. Remove 2 nuts securing support bearing and 

remove propeller shaft.

Refit

1. Fit propeller shaft, fit nuts securing support 

bearing but do not tighten at this stage.

2. Clean propeller shaft joints and mating faces.
3. Fit propeller shaft joints to flanges and align 

marks. Tighten Torx bolts securing propeller 
shaft to transfer gearbox flange to 85 Nm (63 
lbf.ft) and tighten nuts securing propeller shaft 
to differential flange to 70 Nm (50 lbf.ft).

4. Tighten nuts securing support bearing to body 

to 21 Nm (15 lbf.ft).

Ensure support bearing is not under any 
tension before tightening bolts.

5. Fit fuel tank heat shield and secure with screws.
6. Fit centre heat shield and secure with nuts.
7. Petrol models only: Fit LH heat shield and 

secure with nuts.

8. Fit exhaust system.

 

 + 

 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 

- V8, REPAIRS, Exhaust system & 
mountings.
 

 + 

 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 

- Td6, REPAIR, Exhaust system and 
mountings.

9. Lower lift.

10. Connect battery earth lead.

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Support bearing - rear > < Propeller shaft - rear