Tips for replacing Oils

stefan7n · Jan 24, 2011

Chaps,
Replacing Gearbox, IRD and Rear Diff oils soon. Any tips? I'm planning on getting a level and getting the front of the car on axle stands and using a trolley jack for the rear of the car, then once I'm satisfied it's level I'll drain them and top up level with the screw holes.

Stefan.

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 24, 2011

Don't remove the wrong bolt

joe27979 · Jan 24, 2011

remove filler plugs before you take out drain plugs!
worth getting an oil hand suction pump to empty your diff as it ain't got a drain

OldIrishWulf · Jan 24, 2011

Rear diff:bend the nozzle into the diff,bottle behind the rear subframe.Then rotate the bottle upwards between the subframe and exhaust box.
Transmission:not sure ,cant remember.I think it would be best to remove the n/s wheel.I just remember I attached a short length of narrow hose to the bottle,there must be an easier way to do it.
IRD:make sure you remove the filler nut before you drain,it can be a right bastard to get off without damaging .

Before you drain the IRD and tranny oil ,take it for a good spin to get it warmed up.

The only place I found that supplies the mtf94 (think thats the stuff) for the transmission,was local LR dealer.They also deal honda and the honda mtf was quite a bit cheaper.

Matt_TD4 · Jan 25, 2011

75w90 for the transmission can be got from any good motor factors

stefan7n · Jan 25, 2011

thanks for replies! I found MTF genuine LAnd Rover from rimmer bros .com

stefan7n · Jan 25, 2011

So I checked the Haynes manual today and it doesn't describe draining and refilling the rear diff oil?

joe27979 mentioned I don't have a drain plug, is this correct?

Stefan

Hippo · Jan 25, 2011

Rear diff on the Freelander 1 doesn't have a drain. You'll have to suck the old oil out via the filler. the filler in mounted in a thin plate, so don't over tighten it afterwards.

stefan7n · Jan 26, 2011

Can it be sucked out using a suction pump tool, thingie? I know, stop with all technical lingo already!lol :mil80:

LewisH · Jan 27, 2011

The Mad Hat Man said:
Don't remove the wrong bolt

Sorry for the thread hijack. Why is this? Ive read it in a few places, does it fall apart internally?!

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 27, 2011

yes it does

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look at bulletin 2 (i think) - in the Q & A's section. and the "All yu need to know" fred.

stefan7n · Jan 29, 2011

I'm worried about f**king the rear diff. Does anyone have a picture showing which is the refill screw please?

OldIrishWulf · Jan 29, 2011

stefan7n said:
I'm worried about f**king the rear diff. Does anyone have a picture showing which is the refill screw please?

Its up high at the back of the diff.It takes a 3/8" square socket set bar.

stefan7n · Jan 29, 2011

Square? do you mean hex?

OldIrishWulf · Jan 29, 2011

Heres a picture of one .Look its square.TVK000180 REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY | Freelander 1996>: Major Units | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series

stefan7n · Jan 29, 2011

Cheers!

stefan7n · Jan 29, 2011

I just checked out a nice article here. As OldIrishWulf said it's a 3/8" square drive. You can use a standard extension bar end. Here's the article

Changing Differential Fluid In A Rear-Wheel Drive Car, And Fixing A Leaking Cover Pan

stefan7n · Jan 29, 2011

As far as I'm aware it's this square plug??

Hippo · Jan 29, 2011

This is my rear diff being filled

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Hippo · Jan 29, 2011

Rachet like this to remove the nut thing. Make sure ya undoes it the correct way, anti cloclwise. Don't tighten it up too tight when putting back.

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