Prop shaft Problem

Right heres the deal. I'm 17 got myself a defender and am still learning the basics. So. Bear with me.

When you look at a propshaft it has couplings on the end.

The one near the gear box that end. I've taken off the propshaft and now need to get the bolts off. These won't come off without a big bolt being undone. Now this bolt won't undo. It has a plastic cap in the middle and a blue lining. This bolt wont budge and i'm scared to do anything too forcefull incase I break anything...


any ideas on how to get this bolt off



Gareth

what are you trying to achive - other than to get the big nut off ?

Sean said:

what are you trying to achive - other than to get the big nut off ?

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I want to know if there is a way of getting it off buy removing this plastic cap or blue thread.

garetharcher said:

I want to know if there is a way of getting it off buy removing this plastic cap or blue thread.

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if it's the output flange then brute force is required - post a picture of it just incase it isnt

Sean said:

if it's the output flange then brute force is required - post a picture of it just incase it isnt

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and a big pair of stillsons to hold the flange still (or a mate standing on the brakes).

Treworgey 90 said:

and a big pair of stillsons to hold the flange still (or a mate standing on the brakes).

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do you think the average 17 year old will know what a pair of stillsons looks like ?

Sean said:

do you think the average 17 year old will know what a pair of stillsons looks like ?

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He can ask his Nanny.

Sean said:

do you think the average 17 year old will know what a pair of stillsons looks like ?

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1) I'm not an average 17 year old. I bought a defender so no need to jump to conclussions. 2 i'm about to start 2 year mechanization at college. and 3 I don't have a nanny.


Now. I'm looking for help guys come on. You all started somewhere

garetharcher said:

1) I'm not an average 17 year old. I bought a defender so no need to jump to conclussions. 2 i'm about to start 2 year mechanization at college. and 3 I don't have a nanny.


Now. I'm looking for help guys come on. You all started somewhere

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no need to get yer handbag out - if you'd care to answer the question within post 2 of this thread we might be able to assist a little more

Mechanization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

really ?

Sean said:

no need to get yer handbag out - if you'd care to answer the question within post 2 of this thread we might be able to assist a little more

Mechanization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

really ?

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Sorry mate. Just getting in a real fit about this. As it's my only way to get around. And yeah they call it Mechanization but it's basically machinery in agriculture.



Its that big bolt in the middle. Any ideas?

garetharcher said:

Sorry mate. Just getting in a real fit about this. As it's my only way to get around. And yeah they call it Mechanization but it's basically machinery in agriculture.

Its that big bolt in the middle. Any ideas?

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believe it or not your question has already been answered above

i was just wondering why you needed to undo it

universal adjustment tool should do it

What are you trying to achieve?

Sean said:

believe it or not your question has already been answered above

i was just wondering why you needed to undo it

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cos 2 of the bolts are fooked by the look of it.

garetharcher said:

Sorry mate. Just getting in a real fit about this. As it's my only way to get around. And yeah they call it Mechanization but it's basically machinery in agriculture.

Its that big bolt in the middle. Any ideas?

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Ye could use a 30mm socket and a big breaker bar to get the nyloc nut off

The blue stuff you can see is the nylon "locking" part of the nut.
You will have to stop the flange turning and just get a long breaker bar and some brute force to undo it. I doubt you could apply enough force to break anything before the nut started to come loose.
Technically you should also use a new nyloc nut when you put the flange back on.
Or you could just use the old nut and some thread lock. All at your own risk of course.

garetharcher said:

Right heres the deal. I'm 17 got myself a defender and am still learning the basics. So. Bear with me.

When you look at a propshaft it has couplings on the end.

The one near the gear box that end. I've taken off the propshaft and now need to get the bolts off. These won't come off without a big bolt being undone. Now this bolt won't undo. It has a plastic cap in the middle and a blue lining. This bolt wont budge and i'm scared to do anything too forcefull incase I break anything...


any ideas on how to get this bolt off



Gareth

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Hey Gareth,
Most unlikely unless you're behind the wheel... it's a Defender right

You're much more likely to break the socket set / spanners. Oh and your knuckles :doh:
I also recommend that you download the Rave workshop manual so you can read the procedures and so on. It's a very big file, which you then burn to a CD to use. You can also download th eparts catalogue they use in the dealership, just an old version. Here is the link to the Rave manual

The Green Oval - Downloads | Land Rover Data

By the way, I agree those bolts need replacing. If you cant shift the big nut, reassemble and ensure the flange surfaces are both clean. It should be the friction between the flanges that creates the linkage not the side of the bolts against the holes of the propshaft. Clearly they are worn down so don't over tourque them.

Good luck & keep taking the stick

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Technically you should also use a new nyloc nut when you put the flange back on.
Or you could just use the old nut and some thread lock. All at your own risk of course.

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Not worth the risk IMO!!!!
I had a bearing replaced in my 'box and the 'specialist gearbox company' re-used the old Nylock this resulted in the prop detatching itself after comparatively VERY few miles and whacking the underside of the Landy and gobbing a boxful of oil all over the bloody road!! A stupid O' clock trip home on the recovery truck and hassle getting the company responsible to put it right again. Use a new nylock every time!!!

I would replace the output shaft seal whilst the flange is off as well

If i remember rightly put the diff lock on,
Pull the handbrake on as swing on the nut with the tool buster said

Good Luck, you'll need it