Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

Driveshaft

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Detach the driveshaft front universal joint.
1. Remove and discard the driveshaft front universal joint retaining bolts.
2. Remove and discard the driveshaft retaining bolts link washers.
3. Detach the driveshaft front universal joint.





3. Detach the driveshaft rear universal joint.
1. Remove and discard the driveshaft rear universal joint retaining bolts.
2. Remove and discard the driveshaft retaining bolts link washers.
3. Detach the driveshaft rear universal joint.





4. CAUTION: Support the driveshaft front and rear sections.

Remove the driveshaft.
Discard the retaining bolts.

Installation

NOTE: Should a 2004.25 MY driveshaft be fitted to an earlier vehicle refer to the table at the end of this procedure.





1. Loosley install the new driveshaft center bearing retaining bolts.





2. Attach the driveshaft front universal joint.
1. Install a new gasket.
2. Install new driveshaft retaining bolts link washers.
3. Install new driveshaft retaining bolts.





3. Attach the driveshaft rear universal joint.
1. Install a new gasket.
2. Install new driveshaft retaining bolts link washers.
3. Install new driveshaft retaining bolts.
4. Carry out the runout and balance check. For additional information, refer to the approved Jaguar diagnostic system.





5. Fully tighten the new driveshaft center bearing retaining bolts.
Tighten to 25 Nm.
6. Carry out a driveshaft alignment check using specifications found in underbody misalignment checks.