I am having trouble removing the old transmission cooler lines on my 2005 LR3 V8 (badly rusted and leaky). It looks like I may have to disconnect the drive shaft, lower the front differential, or raise the tranny a few inches. I have been unable to locate a good write up and this is not in the repair manual. Anyone with experience have a good method?

 

 

Thanks Abran... I unbolted the front driveshaft at the differential, but it won't budge. Soaking it in PBlaster and hammering.

I did manage to get the old ones out by rotating them (quite fiddly) so the tranny ends were pointed down. Disconnecting the breather tube from the diff helped. Not sure I can get the new ones in that way though! I'll try tonight. Maybe I should disconnect the shaft at the transfer case too? (PIA!)

 

 

Again thanks Abran. The drive shaft was just plain stuck, and I feared loosing the end cap and bearings if I worked it too hard. Surprisingly, I managed to replace the pipes without removing the driveshaft or exhaust, or dropping the tranny or diff. It took a LOT of patience and problem solving luck, but it was worth it. Blowing air thru the pipes confirmed several pinholes. Putting 'er back together this weekend and working on a write up. I'll mention your driveshaft tip, sure would have made it easier!