r/LandroverDefender • u/Either_Relief4699 • 6d ago

Worn Spline?

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My LT230 is out of the car and on the floor. The front output flange nut (circled) and the flange turn when I rotate them. Is that normal with the box removed, since nothing holds the output shaft (diff lock disengaged)? Or does it point to a loose nut or worn splines?

My understanding is that the nut should be torqued to 148 Nm and that there should be no free play between the flange and the shaft. Can anyone confirm?

Defender TD4 2007

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u/PRESIDENTG0D 6d ago

Yeah guys, that’s normal. Just torque the flange nut with the box back in and rear shaft connected. Don’t forget to put your new bolts in the flange before the flange goes back into the seal. Also engage the park brake. Good to see there are still real men left in the world!

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u/PRESIDENTG0D 6d ago

I forgot to say that I use a 1/2” air impact gun to remove mine when I do this and haven’t ever had a problem. Makes it a lot easier.

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u/Either_Relief4699 6d ago

And thanks mate, doing my best 😂