Range Rover Classic
BORG WARNER
5
OVERHAUL
4. Clean any previous sealant from the threads of
the bolts.
5. Using two levers between the cast lugs on the
outer edges of the casing, to assist in separating
the gearbox, carefully prise the front cover from
the rear cover.
CAUTION: Do not lever between the
mating faces.
Transfer sprocket, centre differential, assembly
and chain
NOTE: Before dismantling, mark one chain
link and corresponding tooth on the
transfer sprocket with an identification
line. This is to ensure that the balance of the unit
is maintained when reassembled with original
components and that the chain is fitted the correct
way up.
6. Remove the circlip retaining the transfer
sprocket to the transfer shaft.
7. Place two thin pieces of wood on the joint face to
prevent damage and using two levers behind the
differential assembly carefully lever the
differential bearing from its bore while
simultaneously easing the transfer sprocket off
the transfer shaft to maintain alignment during
removal.
8. Remove the transfer sprocket from the chain.
9. Remove the differential assembly from the chain.
Bearing carrier and transfer shaft
10. Insert a screw driver between the anti - rotation
dowel and snap ring gently prise the snap ring
out of the groove.
11. Withdraw the carrier complete with transfer
shaft.
12. Withdraw the anti - rotation dowel.