Freelander rear drive train parts can be bought individually, though separating parts can be tricky. A dose of easing oil, and thinking the job through, helps them. When connection begins to move, wind the bolt out, and repeat. That’s the theory, but if the connection is very tight, this might bend the bolt. In that case, it’s down to ingenuity and force.
Crunching noises from the IRD suggest a damaged hypoid pinion gear caused by bearing failure. It’s practical to confirm the problem by disconnecting the front prop haft and unbolting the IRD, pinion housing to view inside. Parts are not available separately for this unit, and overhaul is a specialist job anyway. DIY instalment of a replacement IRD is possible, but it’s a mammoth job that we described in detail in Land Rover.
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