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 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post6th Apr 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Hi Jules
Thanks for the reply and sketch.
I had thought about drilling through but couldn't figure out what to do then.
I'm going to try the welding one last time today in the cold, hard light of ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post5th Apr 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Well. I've tried welding to it and using a bolt to try and push it out but my welds just aren't string enough and keep snapping. And I'm just making a mess of the sleeve so soon I won't even be able t ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post4th Apr 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Thanks for that suggestion. I have a small MIG welder so I'll try that when I get chance. Cheers
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post4th Apr 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Having a read I've found the following remedies to the sleeve situation:

1. Pull it out
2. Twist and pull it out
3. Gear box out and cut it off!

Well, it won't just pull out. I've tried twisti ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post4th Apr 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
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 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post4th Apr 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
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 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post4th Apr 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Finally, I managed to get the driveshaft out of the hub. I didn't realise how much of it there is that goes into the PTU!
Anyway, I got the PTU support bracket off yesterday as well. This morning I' ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post2nd Apr 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Jules. Cheers for the link to the manuals. It's a bit hard to use on a phone as it takes ages to find the relevant pages and I can't see a contents page but that might just be my dodgy eyesight! More ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post29th Mar 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Cheers Jules.
Good points. I didn't try to hold the prop when turning the wheels. I'll do that next time which will be at the weekend now. I also didn't notice any movement in the opposite wheel when ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post29th Mar 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
This is just an update so far as I'm trying to fit this in between work commitments. I've been looking at other threads but thought I'd keep this one updated.
This morning I jacked the front of the v ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post28th Mar 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Thanks for that. 👍
I've put it back on the ground and applied the foot brake and it still turns.
When it does turn it it notchy, so you think it might have locked but you apply a little more pre ...
 Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
PK1968

Post28th Mar 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 13499 · Subject: Propshaft Removal - Propshaft rotates when trying to undo nu
Hi all.
I have a 2007 Freelander TD4. I'm trying to replace the propshaft but have encountered a problem at the first hurdle. The propshaft rotates when I'm trying to undo the bolts at both ends. I'v ...
 Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
PK1968

Post13th Mar 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 4030 · Subject: Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
Thanks very much for the positive response and info. Must be a more common issue than I thought.
I'll make sure I check everything else around it. I'Il be replacing the lower engine mount on that sid ...
 Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
PK1968

Post10th Mar 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 4030 · Subject: Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
Hi
Thanks for the reply and for sending the link, it's going to be really useful so thanks.
I've been Googling for ages but couldn't find anything about those bolts anywhere.
Ref my Freelander, I'm ...
 Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
PK1968

Post10th Mar 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 4030 · Subject: Freelander 2 PTU bolts x 7
Hi all
I had a rattling noise coming from under the front of my Freelander. On inspecting I found that the whole PTU was loose. The bottom 5 bolts were all undone and could be turned with little effo ...
 
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