IRD Removal tips

Hello all,

I've made a start on removing my IRD today and have just ran out of time (got to go and collect the Mrs).

When I stopped, I only had the two bolts on top or the IRD nearest the gearbox to remove, these a proving to be a little fiddly.

Does anybody have any hints/tips on getting these out i.e. body position, specific tool or anything else. All advice welcome

Have you removed the front subframe????

No, I've removed the lower tie bar and the IRD Bracket.

Do I need to remove the front sub frame ?

p7rns said:

No, I've removed the lower tie bar and the IRD Bracket.

Do I need to remove the front sub frame ?

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Yep.
Sounds like you were planning on doing the job in a couple of hours.

I was following instructions on an old thread by Northern Irelander (IRD Removal from Oct 2008) and to be fair, I cant see what advantage removing the subframe would give me, the two remaining bolts would still awkward to get at.

awkward enough job, take your time, you'll be fine, the top two need reaching with socket sets and extension bars, throw some graphite penetrating fluid on them overnight.

It makes life easier if you remove the pinion (5 bolts)....... no need to remove subframe

p7rns said:

I was following instructions on an old thread by Northern Irelander (IRD Removal from Oct 2008) and to be fair, I cant see what advantage removing the subframe would give me, the two remaining bolts would still awkward to get at.

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believe me its much easier with the subframe removed. Good.luck

2001ytd4 said:

believe me its much easier with the subframe removed. Good.luck

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It's extra work, requiring additional support for the subframe and the main shell.

I believe you................ if I'm using a hydraulic car lift.

It was LZ member Clutchdust (LR mechanic) who claimed that he removed and installed an IRD in 2hrs..........Impressive when you have hydraulic lifts and air tools.

He opened an independent garage, so I asked him; if he would be charging for 2hrs labour to the customer and did this mean he would book in 4 IRD jobs into a working day,,,,, there was no comment

if youve got enough extensions you can do them through drivers side gap that steering arm comes through