Front Drive Shaft Update

[Clark Kent]

I'm curious to know what the official Ineos tightening torque is

• Propshaft bolts are listed as single-use. Propshaft Fixing Kit PN GRA-5D00-019750.
• Removal of the front propshaft calls for remove for access of the transfer case crossmember.
• Each bolt is torqued to 25Nm then turned through (thru!) a further 40 degrees to achieve the final torque.
• No mention of the tabs that are installed under adjacent bolt pairs as shown in the screenshot.
• No callout for a tightening sequence.

Remove

1. Install a Brake Pedal Depressor. Refer To: Brake Pedal Depressor (Remove for Access and Install)
2. Remove the Transfer Box Crossmember. Refer To: Transfer Box Crossmember (Remove for Access and Install)
3. WARNING: Powered Tools should not be used during this procedure. Failure to adhere to this warning could cause damage to tools and components.
4. Remove the eight bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Transfer Box.
5. Remove the eight bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Pinion Flange.
6. WARNING: The Propshaft is large and heavy. The aid of another technician is necessary for this step to make sure that the Propshaft does not fall. If you do not, this can cause serious injury and/or damage to the vehicle and equipment.
7. Remove the Propshaft.

Install

1. WARNING: The Propshaft is large and heavy. The aid of another technician is necessary for this step to make sure that the Propshaft does not fall. If you do not, this can cause serious injury and/or damage to the vehicle and equipment.
2. CAUTION: Make sure that you install the Propshaft in the position shown. If you do not, damage to components can occur (see screenshot).
3. Move the Propshaft into position.
4. Install and torque the eight new bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Pinion Flange to 25 Nm.
5. Torque the eight bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Pinion Flange thru 40 Degrees more.
6. Install and torque the eight new bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Transfer Box to 25 Nm.
7. Torque the eight bolts that attach the Propshaft to the Transfer Box thru 40 Degrees more.
8. Install the Transfer Box Crossmember. Refer To: Transfer Box Crossmember (Remove for Access and Install)
9. Remove the Brake Pedal Depressor. Refer To: Brake Pedal Depressor (Remove for Access and Install)

"The position shown"

 

[terdrocket]

That is crazy. It says to remove the crossmember.

 

[Clark Kent]

That is crazy. It says to remove the crossmember.

That does seem unnecessary. No one who has done the job mentioned they had to drop the crossmember. But if this procedure was written prior to deliveries starting then it might not have been validated in the workshop and no one has bothered to report back to get it updated since.

 

[Shoogs]

That does seem unnecessary. No one who has done the job mentioned they had to drop the crossmember. But if this procedure was written prior to deliveries starting then it might not have been validated in the workshop and no one has bothered to report back to get it updated since.

Without a hoist I just put vehicle on jack stands and in neutral so I can rotate the driveshaft to access the bolts especially on transfer side, otherwise it’s very tedious. Right tools no need to remove crossmember.

And driveshaft not that heavy… but the world we now live in…

 

[Tazzieman]

I’m pretty sure I have roto-flex coupling LR used on late 90’s D1’s and RRC’s. It’s held up fine on my LWB w/EAS.

Easy and cheap to replace as well!

 

[Tazzieman]

"The propshaft is large and heavy."
I 'spose it is, if you're a child or a hobbit.

 

[255/85]

I still say the snap ring is undersized and the groove too shallow. Changing those dimensions won't solve the boot issue though.

 

[Dokatd]

I still say the snap ring is undersized and the groove too shallow. Changing those dimensions won't solve the boot issue though.

It's the same clip as used by jeeps. The groove would be effectively the same as well.