Freelander Drive Shaft Removal

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Freelander drive shaft removal. As 99 of my driving is road driving a freelander owner recommended that i remove the rear drive shaft converting to a 2 wheel drive. Best to remove the first prop ie from ird to vcu. Might be a bit more than i bargained for. The manual says to prise the shaft out of the final drive unit with a bar between the case and the driveshaft joint but the case covers the joint on the left hand side so this is not possible.

Thus making the freelander 2wd. That the freelander will run 100 without the shaft might even do better mpg. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Reconditioned vcus are available.

Discussion in land rover freelander started by. Is it possible to remove the rear driveshaft to make the freelander 2 wheeldrive. He claims the freelander doesnt have a conventional 4x4 gearbox and eventually the rear drive shaft will wear out. Bodgit and leggit garage land rover freelander front disc.

I must stress to keep all components that are removed. Removing rear drive shaft. Ok to remove prop shaft. Freelander propshaft bearing replacement my way probably not the best way but an idea.

Howto remove drive shaft and change nearside cv joint answered by a verified auto mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The following pictures will show how to remove the vcu and prop shafts. Is this so and will i have blinking lights on the dash. Hello im in the middle of trying to change the left hand rear driveshaft on a freelander 2.

Landyzone land rover forum. It will be two wheel drive. The freelander will run fine without the rear wheels driven it will not cause any stress on the drive train.