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SomersetRRS
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2020
Location: Somerset
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Rear prop

Hi all,
For those who've done their rear prop on a 2.7, is it really doable on a driveway with a set of plastic ramps and an impact wrench with an E12 socket? Does the rear flange generally need a breaker bar on it?

Thanks.
  
Post #226363423rd Nov 2021 8:33 am
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DN
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Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Might be a bit cramped just on ramps, I had the rear end jacked up on axle stands, as you will need room to swing a torque wrench or breaker bar at the rear (E14 torx done up to 150Nm). I used a long E14 wrench to break them, took a lot of effort. Fronts (E12 73Nm), I also used a long wrench to undo them, not so easy to get a socket/ extension / torque wrench on directly due to angle of propshaft. My E14 socket is only 3/8” drive, and probably not man enough for 150Nm, but a 1/2” drive socket may be too bulky to get on the bolt heads. The only way is to try the tools you have and see if they can be used, I bought the long wrenches first, on someone else’s (lynalldiscovery I think) experience of doing this job, and they were very useful.
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Post #226366023rd Nov 2021 10:40 am
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MintyHit
 


Member Since: 25 Jul 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I did mine on the driveway, it wasn't too bad at all.

In addition to a set of E Torx I recommend something like this set from Amazon:



You can "create" the right size breaker there and then.

James
  
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Pete K
 


Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

Axel stands would be the way to go I think.

This will allow you to rotate one rear wheel, which will allow the prop to rotate
and access all bolts
  
Post #226368023rd Nov 2021 12:19 pm
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

^^ Axle stands Thumbs Up

Yes, it's very doable on a drive.
 Richard


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will.i.am
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Keswick GreenDiscovery 3

easily doable on a drive.
  
Post #226369823rd Nov 2021 3:05 pm
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SomersetRRS
 


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Thanks all. New heavy duty axle stands ordered along with a new prop and bolts... wish me luck!
  
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

I found a bottle jack really useful too.

To lift the one wheel up and down, while under the car
though if you have a power tool, that shouldn't be necessary
  
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Discoveringcomfort
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Not a 2.7 (not sure why that matters) but I had to use a pit to crack the bolts first, then on drive with axle stands.
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