Just been out in the Freelander straight flat Rd and heard a massive bang from the front underneath !
On returning home I noticed that I could spin the front wheels in the wet , so I jacked the front up and tried to drive it and there is no drive to the rear and a loud grating noise like there is a snapped shaft rubbing together
Could this be the IRD/ Transfer box ?
Sound expensive whatever it is
Any ideas/ recommendations folks ?

Cheers Sharky MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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Can it be the splines on the PTU shaft has worn out??

This text is copied from Bell Engineering`s website:

If the car is suffering from front wheel drive only, there are several possible reasons:-

The splines between the gearbox and front transfer box have stripped
The crown wheel and pinion have stripped inside the transfer box
The haldex unit has failed or been disabled
The propshaft, diff or rear driveshafts have been removed
You have bought the 2wd version of the vehicle

http://www.bellengineering.co.uk/fault-symptoms/

Just took it to the garage and he thinks it’s the splines between the gearbox and transfer box so he’s taking the T box out on Monday for further investigation !  MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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I read somewhere that Bell Engineering now have PTU`s with an upgraded spline connection available. Consider that if you need to replace yours. Look up his facebook page.

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After it was stripped down it needs a PTU and replacement shaft
So I have spoke to Austen at Bell Engineering and he had one in stock so I went down yesterday to pick them both up so hope fully I should have it rebuilt if I can get the replacement shaft seal in time  MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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nice little place Austen has isn't it
a proper engineering shed

Built especially for the Freelander

Going to pick it up this morning  MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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All done reconditioned PTU new LR Shaft and not to forget the seal
All fitted and back like new
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Well that IRD lasted 3 years took it to the local LR Indy with a severe whining output shaft to rear prop excessive bearing play 😩
Hopefully get it back early next week  MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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how many miles has it done now ? Jules

125000 last one was a Bell Engineering so called uprated nose bearing 🤨 MY18 D5 HSE LUX 😎
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