Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
Propshaft replacement
Looking at the collapsed state of the propshaft centre bearing rubber I am surprised that there wasn't any vibration whilst driving
Glad I went for a replacement prop as the rear UJ was tight and there was play in the front and centre joints - to be expected at 150k
No more clunking when it's changing gears
Current:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
25th Jul 2016 5:39 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
Hi,i wonder if you can help me, I have got my new rear propshaft and centre bearing for my 2006 D3 but it didn't come with new bolts will i be ok to use the original bolts.
20th Aug 2016 12:36 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Ideally you are supposed to replace them but I recall this question being asked in the past and the answer was yes. I can't recall the torque setting.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
20th Aug 2016 12:49 pm
IOM man
Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
I refitted the old bolts when I did mine
Torque wrench settings from a Haynes manual are
73nm transfer box end flange bolts
150nm rear diff flange bolts
30nm Centre bearing bolts
The Haynes manual actually says not to reuse the rear diff flange bolts and doesn't say anything about the transfer box end bolts
I might be ordering some new ones Current:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
PM me for details
Owner of the original "Beanie" grille
D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
20th Aug 2016 1:29 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
Hi and thanks for all your help fellas, I was also wondering when i have the rear up on axle stands will i be able to turn the prop so i can get to all the bolts.?
IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
PM me for details
Owner of the original "Beanie" grille
D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
20th Aug 2016 2:54 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
Thanks again to everyone, I'll be fitting the new prop on Sunday as the weather is going to be better.
Cheers
Les
20th Aug 2016 3:17 pm
IOM man
Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
The propshaft bolts are all really tight to undo so make sure you use a decent sized bar and you also have a good socket that fits the bolts so they don't round off
Release the handbrake and spin the prop then get your helper to press the brake pedal when you undo each bolt
If you only have the rear on axle stands make sure the car is well chocked either side of the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from possibly rolling and falling of the stands Current:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
20th Aug 2016 3:18 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
Yes, thanks again I'll do that, I don't want 2.5t dropping on me.
Is there any specific tools i will need.?
20th Aug 2016 3:44 pm
IOM man
Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
Hope the link works Current:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
20th Aug 2016 4:53 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
That's great, I've got a set in my tool box, so fingers crossed it all goes well as myself and the family are traveling from Northampton to Loch ness and the Highlands next Saturday morning.
Thanks.
20th Aug 2016 7:58 pm
IOM man
Member Since: 03 Nov 2013
Location: Peel
Posts: 303
We traveled over from the Isle of Man last year in my D3 and we travelled up to Scotland and stayed at Loch Lomond then travelled around the Trossachs National Park - we did close on a 1000 miles and the D3 never missed a beat, best and most comfortable vehicle for travelling with a family enjoy you holidayCurrent:
2010 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6
2020 Audi Q2 TSFI 40 Aline Quattro Black Edition
2006 Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Toy in the garage
Gone but not forgotten:
2006 Range Rover Sport HSE TDV6
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Hybrid
2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6
2015 Discovery HSE Lux
200 Discovery TDI
300 Discovery TDI
Land Rover 90 2.5 Diesel
Series III SWB Land Rover 2.25 diesel
TD4 Freelander Kalahari
1.8 petrol Freelander
20th Aug 2016 8:07 pm
lesdisco3
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18
Thanks for all the help and advice from everyone. The new prop is on and working as it should, myself and the family are driving to Loch ness today from Northampton for a weeks holiday.
26th Aug 2016 11:36 am
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2863
Good Friday Prop!
Just back from a few foreign trips to a brake pad message and noticed whilst i had the car up there was a split in the centre prop bearing (for a change had the cover off just to check, so swapped the pads and the prop this morning!
Pleased i went the higher cost option for a replacement prop as both ends feel really notchy and the centre bearing feels terrible. The actual rubber is perished but not as bad as some ive seen in the pictures of others
Put new rear bolts on for good measure as theres a lot of torque on them, so not going to risk used ones back on.
Ironically I was thinking of swapping her for a D4, but all it does is travel to and from airports and sit in the carparks for others to open their doors against I think shes going to have a reprieve!
Once again another few quid saved!Must stop buying shiny toys....
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