Defender. Manual — part 163

12. Remove the turbocharger heat shield.

Remove the 5 bolts.

13. Remove the 4 catalytic converter securing studs.

14.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle

supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety

stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

15. Release the high-low selector rod ball joint from the

transfer gearbox.

16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Open the front door.
18. Remove the foam pad from around the selector levers.

18. Remove the foam pad from around the selector levers.

19. Remove the 4 high-low selector lever securing bolts.

20. Remove the high-low selector lever.

21. Remove the 4 gear selector housing securing bolts.

22. NOTE: Left-hand side shown, right-hand side similar.

Remove the chassis cross member.

Remove the 8 bolts.

23. Remove the front driveshaft.

For additional information, refer to:

Front Driveshaft

(205-01

Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

24. Remove the 2 catalytic converter to intermediate pipe

24. Remove the 2 catalytic converter to intermediate pipe

securing nuts.

25. Remove the 2 catalytic converter mounting bracket

securing bolts.

26. Remove the catalytic converter.

27. Remove the tailpipe and muffler, to intermediate pipe

securing nuts.

28. Remove the intermediate pipe and muffler.

29. Displace and reposition the rear driveshaft.

29. Displace and reposition the rear driveshaft.

Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the

drive pinion flange.

Remove the rear driveshaft to transfer gearbox

securing nuts.

30. Using a suitable tie strap, secure the rear driveshaft to

the chassis.

31. Remove the parking brake drum.

Remove the securing screw.

32. Remove the parking brake assembly and tie aside.