point taken, but like you said, it sounds as though the obvious would be the "swivel joint" that someone told them was bad. can you put the stub axle together without a cv joint in it, and the wheel not fly off?

 

Yeah, that's an advantage on the D1's. You can pull a half shaft and still drive it.

 

I m going to have to fiqure out a way to upload the photo of the "swivel joint" for my 96 that I took today. From what I can tell this piece seems to replace everything back to the front axle. If I was to take the wheel off I would have to take the tie rod end off and take the bolts out of the flange that connects to the axle and the "swivel joint" seems to be one piece that replaces everything back from there? I know that may sound crazy but I will find a url that I can upload the photo to so that I can post it.
And to everyone so far thanks for all the Sites nd videos that you all have attached. Thay all have been helpful.

 

This is what I was told is the Swivel Joint

 

Yes thats a swivel ball but that wouldnt have anything to do with it not moving. Its probably the cv joint thats inside that thats bad. You need to take the 6 bolts off of the outside/rotor side to gain access to it.

 

Allow me to clarify my statements about the CDL and Hi/Low. It was apparent our new friend did not have any unders6tanding of the Discovery four wheel drive system. I was merely trying to provide a very basic understanding of it being permanent 4 wheel Drive with a two speed transfwer case and the ability to lock and unlock the Center Differential. It was by no means an attempt to provide an analysis of his problem. I do agree with all of you that he has some damage somewhere in that front driveline.

Good luck with your repairs. Also while you have it in the barn, you should change all fluids, filters, and I would also change the plugs and wires if they are not fresh.

Let us know what you find. Also keep in mind that taking pics as you go may be very helpful in the re-assembly process.

 

You need to search the forum for the rave manual, some members have a link to it in their signatures. it is a PDF version of the land rover workshop manual, it will have all the diagrams you need to see what you have and are missing. or google land rover rave manual. I have the haynes manual also for the truck, you will have to order it but its well worth the $30.