Questioni am replacing the rotoflex coupling of the driveshaft - I have removed all six bolts of the rotoflex, but do not know what to do next to seperate the driveshaft from the rear transfer case to make enough gap to remove the old rotoflex and replace with new. the shaft moves a little, about a inch and a half, but really all that is moving is the sleeve surrounding the center shaft, which does not move at all. do I have to take some other bolts out to further remove the shaft and drop it down?
AnswerHi Kip,
here's what I found for you;
Rang Rover Classic REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Service repair no - 47.15.03
NOTE: SGF rubber coupling should be left attached to propeller shaft. Only remove coupling from propeller shaft if replacement is required.
Remove
1. Scribe alignment marks on flanges at both ends of propeller shaft to ensure correct refitting.
2. Remove three nuts and bolts securing flexible coupling to axle flange.
3. Remove nuts securing propeller shaft flange to transfer gearbox.
4. Raise propeller shaft at gearbox end detach coupling from spigot at differential and withdraw shaft.
NOTE: For replacement of spigot (pinion flange centralising peg). See REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Axle Differential Assembly Overhaul Service repair no - 47.15.12
NOTE: Refer to front propeller shaft overhaul procedure for gearbox end of shaft. The SGF rubber coupling is a
non-serviceable item.
Refit
5. Locate flexible coupling over spigot, align scribed marks and secure at transfer gearbox. Tighten to 47 Nm.
6. Secure flexible coupling to axle flange with three nuts and bolts and Tighten to 78 Nm.
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
NOTE: Flexible coupling should only be removed if a new coupling is to be fitted.
Remove
1. Remove rear propeller shaft. See Rear Propeller Shaft
2. Remove nuts and bolts securing flexible coupling to propeller shaft.
Refit
3. Reverse removal procedure. Fit nuts and bolts.
Tighten to 78 Nm.
Hope this helps,
JohnMc
