Drivetrain - Rear Differential Pinion Seal Availability
No: LTB00178Issue: 2
Date: 04 JUNE 2009
ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GRAY BACKGROUND
SECTION: 205
Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seal Availability
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR3 (LA) VIN: 5A000360 - Onwards
Model Year: 2005 - 2009
Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: 6A900129 - Onwards
Model Year: 2006 - Onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A rear differential pinion oil seal is now available as a serviceable part. It is no longer necessary to replace the complete rear differential for issues related to the pinion oil seal.
Action:
In the event is becomes necessary to replace the rear differential pinion oil seal, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.
PARTS
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time. DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION OIL SEAL
NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manuals > 2: Chassis > 205: Driveline System > 205-02: Rear Drive Axle / Differential
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) Section 205-02: Rear Drive Axle / Differential (51.20.01) to replace the rear differential pinion oil seal.