Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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TRANSFER GEARBOX
1 REPAIR
TRANSFER GEARBOX
Service repair no - 41.20.25
Remove
The transfer gearbox should be removed from
underneath the vehicle, using a hydraulic hoist and
adaptor plate LRT-99-010.
WARNING: Where use of a transmission
hoist is necessary, it is absolutely
essential to follow the manufacturers’
instructions to ensure safe and effective use of
the equipment.
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
remove and refit procedures are required, it may
be necessary to remove the undertray
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front undertray or
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Rear undertray
.
1. Position vehicle on a ramp.
2. Select LOW range gear and leave vehicle in
neutral.
3. Disconnect battery.
4. Remove front, centre, seat cushion, or cubby
box See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Cubby box .
5. If fitted, disconnect multi-plug from EGR control
unit located on base of seat cushion or cubby
box.
6. Remove 4 screws securing centre access panel
to seat or cubby box base.
7. Release EGR and alarm system diagnostic
connector mounting bracket.
8. Lift up access panel, complete with diagnostic
connector harness, and place aside.
9. Remove breather pipe union from transfer
gearbox high/low cross-shaft housing.
10. Remove retaining clip and disconnect high/low
lever from operating rod.