Front driveshaft (Defender 2007+)

Removing

1.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always place secure supports under the vehicle.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

NOTE: Mark the position of the front driveshaft in relation to the front differential drive flange.

Disconnect the driveshaft from the front differential.

• Loosen and discard 4 nuts.

3.

NOTE: Mark the position of the front propeller shaft in relation to the transfer case drive flange.

Remove the cardan shaft.

• Loosen and discard 4 nuts.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Clean driveshaft flanges and mating surfaces.

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

2.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

Tighten to 40 Nm.

• Align the position of the cardan shaft with respect to the drive gear flange.

3.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

Tighten (tightening torque 47 Nm).

• Align the position of the cardan shaft with respect to the drive gear flange.