Front Shaft Replacement
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LR03NJ (02-12-2016)
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Thanks guys,
I ordered the shaft from from GBR of Utah. Bill spoke with me about 30mins with a lot of technical details, symptoms and replacement. Very helpful as well. I got my 1st heavy duty shaft from them long time ago (still in use) and this one is for my other disco with a squeaking shaft.
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Thanks guys,
I ordered the shaft from from GBR of Utah. Bill spoke with me about 30mins with a lot of technical details, symptoms and replacement. Very helpful as well. I got my 1st heavy duty shaft from them long time ago (still in use) and this one is for my other disco with a squeaking shaft.
I ordered the shaft from from GBR of Utah. Bill spoke with me about 30mins with a lot of technical details, symptoms and replacement. Very helpful as well. I got my 1st heavy duty shaft from them long time ago (still in use) and this one is for my other disco with a squeaking shaft.
I used anti sieze on all bolts and flange plates to mate.
Use a THIN 9/16 spanner on the nuts to seat all the way for a good bite. My thicker spanner didn't seat all the way and almost rounded a nut.
Enjoy!
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Like jamieb says, use anti-seize. I learned this the hard way—my flange is now stuck to the transfer case, which I'm hoping I don't have to drop for any reason any time soon.
I bought the special tool for the 9/16" driveshaft nuts, which came in handy. It wasn't the ideal length—it was often obstructed by the crossbar near the front, but I could get it in a workable position with some fiddling. But at least you don't have the problem of your socket's walls being too thick. You can get these in 1/2" and 3/8" drive versions: Land Rover Parts, Accessories and Information
I bought the special tool for the 9/16" driveshaft nuts, which came in handy. It wasn't the ideal length—it was often obstructed by the crossbar near the front, but I could get it in a workable position with some fiddling. But at least you don't have the problem of your socket's walls being too thick. You can get these in 1/2" and 3/8" drive versions: Land Rover Parts, Accessories and Information