How to replace rear diff in P38

[ytt105]

Anyone know of any sites showing how to remove a rear diff from a P38.

What do I have to undo at the wheels to move the driveshafts out of the diff splines.

[p38arover]

Unbolt the hub and slide the whole axle hub assembly out.

This will give the idea: Hub and Wheel Bearing Replacement (Range Rover 4.0/4.6/P38) (http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/drivetrain/hubs.html)

[andrew e]

Its pretty easy.

Drain oil,
remove wheels,
remove the callipers,
undo the bolts holding the axle flange on, (theres 4 bolts on the axle tube near the brake calliper bolts)
remove each axle 3 inches (or completely, it doesnt matter)
unbolt the tailshaft (2 9/16 ring spanners)
unbolt the 10 or 12 nuts around the diff center (you can get at them all with a socket apart from the ones behind the vibration mount on the pas side). then the center should just pull out, sometimes it needs a wack with a lump of wood to loosen the rubber glue gasket.

Andy

[PaulP38a]

Hi YTT105

If you embark on this interesting adventure, can I come over to help/watch/learn?

cheers
Paul.

[ytt105]

Paul
I'll certainly let you know when it happens, an extra pair of hands would be most helpfull!

PM me you phone number and I'll call you.