Front propeller shaft (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1.

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

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.

• Unscrew and discard 4 nuts.

3.

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

Remove the driveshaft.

• Unscrew and discard 4 nuts.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Clean the driveshaft flanges and mating surfaces.

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

2.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

Tighten to 40 Nm.

• Check the position of the cardan shaft relative to the pinion flange.

3.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

Tighten it up (tightening torque 47 Nm).

• Check the position of the cardan shaft relative to the pinion flange.