HEATSHIELD Contact With Rear Driveshaft (JLRTB02090NAS1)

WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-08-19
Reference number: JLRTB02090NAS1

HEATSHIELD CONTACT WITH REAR DRIVESHAFT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): JLRTB02090NAS1, Date of Issue: August 19, 2021

LAND ROVER:	All Models
SECTION:	205-01
SUBJECT/CONCERN:	Heatshield Contact With Rear Driveshaft

CONTENT

MARKETS

NORTH AMERICA

CONDITION SUMMARY

SITUATION:

A metallic scraping noise can be heard from rear of vehicle during heavy braking.

CAUTION: Heatshield to rear driveshaft clearance inadequate.

ACTION:

Follow the instruction(s) below,

WARRANTY

NOTE: * When submitting your Warranty claim within the Warranty portal, use the Condition Code list shown to select the Condition Code which best describes the vehicle defect.

NOTE:

Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Use TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
The JLR claims submission system requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION	SRO	TIME (HOURS)	CONDITION CODE	CAUSAL PART
JLRTB - Heatshield Modification	99.01.65	0.5	*	LR144665

NOTE: Normal Warranty procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

NOTE:

Some components shown removed for clarity.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

All vehicles

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 100-02: Jacking and Lifting - Description and Operation - Jacking and Lifting).
V8 5.0L petrol vehicles only
Release both center exhaust mounting brackets.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
  - Torque: 27.5 Nm
Remove the 4 heatshield bolts.
- Torque: 5.4 Nm
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the 2 exhaust actuator control valves.
- Release the 4 clips.
Ingenium 14 2.0L and 16 3.0L petrol vehicles only
Release both center exhaust mounting brackets.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
  - Torque: 27.5 Nm
Remove the 4 heatshield bolts.
- Torque: 5.4 Nm
Ingenium 14 2.0L and 16 3.0L diesel vehicles only
Release the center exhaust mounting bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
  - Torque: 27.5 Nm
Release the NOx sensor wiring harness support bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
  - Torque: 9 Nm
Remove the 3 heatshield bolts.
- Torque: 5.4 Nm
All vehicles
CAUTION: Make sure the exhaust is supported at all times using a suitable stand.
NOTE:
- V8 5.0L petrol exhaust shown but Ingenium 14 2.0L and 16 3.0L diesel and petrol exhausts are similar.
- The number of exhaust mounting rubbers will differ depending on vehicle and emission specifications.
Release the 4 exhaust mounting rubber.
CAUTION: Make sure the exhaust is supported at all times using a suitable stand.
NOTE:
- V8 5.0L petrol exhaust shown but Ingenium 14 2.0L and 16 3.0L diesel and petrol exhausts are similar.
- Do not bend the heatshield during removal and installation.
Remove the heatshield in the direction shown in the illustration.
- Lower the rear of the exhaust to gain more access.
Using the measurements shown in the illustration, mark the area of the heatshield to be modified.
NOTE: Make sure the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn during this step.

Using a suitable tool, make 5 cuts into the area of the heatshield marked in the previous step, to make 4 equal sections.
NOTE:
- Make sure the correct PPE is worn during this step.
- Do not flatten the rear driveshaft radius formed within the heatshield.
Using a suitable tool, bend each section towards the outside of the heatshield. Then compress each section into the heatshield to make sure they are flat as possible.
- Use a suitable file to remove any sharp edges created during the modification.
To install, reverse steps 1 to 11.