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Ja9uar
 


Member Since: 09 Jan 2021
Location: Daventry
Posts: 24

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3
Driveshaft removal tips

Well, the MOT results were not that bad. Headlight adjustment and front left cv gaiter leaking. I've got everything off and am now trying to remove the driveshaft from the front diff. I know it's just a pop in C clip but it will not budge. Anyone got some trick or knack to doing it. Tried pry bars, tried tieing a strap and pulling. I am now aching. I want to reuse the driveshaft so don't want to just yank on the other end  
Post #220412521st Jan 2021 4:50 pm
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eightfoot
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 762

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

did mine with a crowbar pushed by my foot,its a faf to get just the right place but a good shove got mine out also make sure its fully seated when you refit mine again took a few taps with a club hammer and a piece of wood please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4  
Post #220412721st Jan 2021 4:59 pm
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motorworks
 


Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I swapped a rear diff recently, releasing inner joints can be awkward. I used a small block of wood resting on the diff casing, leaving enough gap against the CV case to use a tyre lever. This gives you great leverage, and both sides then came out easily. Chris  
Post #220423521st Jan 2021 10:31 pm
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Ja9uar
 


Member Since: 09 Jan 2021
Location: Daventry
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Thanks for the tips, I will give it a another go in the morning with fresh arms and legs.  
Post #220424021st Jan 2021 11:13 pm
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Ja9uar
 


Member Since: 09 Jan 2021
Location: Daventry
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

Still didn't manage to get the dam driveshaft out of the gearbox. Ended up cutting the boots and dismantled the joints while leaving the inboard cv case in the gearbox. I suddenly remember why I hate doing cv joints. Such a messy job. All back together now. 2005 Discovery 3 HSE 2.7TDV6 Auto
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