Front Drive Shaft Update

[Logsplitter]

Check gearbox casting for hairline cracks. Your gearbox has taken a hit on one of the screws that fixes the plastic pan in place.
First photo is your gearbox pan indicated with red mark. My pan impact I’ve indicated with a green mark.

 

[Rab]

It looks like there is a good chance the circlip is still in the space behind the cv joint, but you would need to split the back off the joint to get it out.

 

[landmannnn]

What's everybody's thoughts about fitting a driveshaft retaining/safety loop?

They seem to be widely available often as a "universal" kit.
The position of the transmission cross member wouldn't make a difficult fit.

Just a random picture

 

[NQ94]

Not my images, not sure if the owner is on this forum but another one for the tally. The photo is borrowed from the Ineos Grenadier Owners Club FB page. The owner has experienced a total failure of the drive shaft and CV. Looks like it has had no lubricant for some time and become excessively hot over an extended period.
Hopefully all is sorted under warranty and there is no other collateral damage to their vehicle.